He was born May 12, 1943 and the son of the late Russell William Poteat and Bonnie May Engle Shook.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lail.
He was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church in Hickory, NC; was also the owner of Country Loading Dock.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Barbara Jean Poteat; son, Jeffery Minton; daughter, Deborah Prior and husband John; brother, Robert Poteat and wife Judy; sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Brown; grandchild, Brain Church and wife Raine, Owen Prior; great grandchildren, Landon, Connor, Brylee, Julianne.
Funeral Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Elijah London officiating. Receiving of friends from 1:00 to 1:45pm prior to service. Burial will follow with military honors by NC National Guard and Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard at Catawba Memorial Park.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Poteat Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.