William Calvin Poteat "Pop"

1924 - 2013

William Calvin Poteat                     "Pop" obituary, 1924-2013, Clover, SC

BORN

1924

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park

5716 Monroe Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

William Poteat "Pop" Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2013.

William Poteat, 89, born to the late Samuel Charles and Virginia Love Poteat passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his residence.
William graduated from Harding High School and joined the Navy when he was 18 where he served for 3 years. He later began a career with the US Postal Service where he retired after 37 years. William loved his family deeply and worked his entire life to provide for them. He also enjoyed having good times with his friends.
William is survived by granddaughter Tracey Hoyle and husband Robert; grandson Brandon Ratcliff; great grandchildren, Christopher Watts, Elizabeth Hoyle, Tyler Hoyle, Hailey Rollins; son-in-law John Stephens. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepmother Carrie Poteat who raised him since he was 4; wife Evelyn Poteat; son Gene Poteat; daughter Jackie Poteat Stephens; brothers Samuel Poteat, Atwell Poteat; sister Martha Poteat.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212 with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 PM in Sharon Memorial Park. Pallbearers for the service will be Brandon Ratcliff, Jamie Setzer, Pete Clapp, Michael Whitesides, Tyler Hoyle and Brian Cooke. Tracey and Robert would also like to invite everyone back to their home after the services are over for more times of remembering and celebration.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff at Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care of Rock Hill, especially Kim Marshall for your care and compassion to William and the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care of Rock Hill, 125 S. Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
Online condolences and notes of sympathy may be made at www.mcewenfs.com

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October 14, 2013

Annamaria Stephens

Tracey, you know how I felt about Pop. I am so sorry for your loss,he will be greatly missed.Thoughts and prayers for you in the next weeks and months as I know this will be a difficult time for you. You took such great care of PoP. We will all miss our dear PoP. Anna

October 12, 2013

John Stephens

In our journey through life the special ones always stand out. Pop was one of the "special ones"! If you knew him you loved him. I was proud to be his "favorite son-in-law" and honored to have him for my father-in-law. I laughed with him and I cried with him. I enjoyed many good times with him and his buddies,Mac and Big John!Pop was the "Rock" of his family!I admired him for many reasons. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him. A real man is measured by the people he touched in his life. Pop touched a lot of people in his life.I still find it hard to believe we had to give him up!I know heaven is a little brighter and he is with the people that love him! Honored to be there when you took your last breath,I love Pop, Always John Stephens. Tracey, I know Pop would be so proud of the way you handled things and the way you took such good care of him! I know your Momma would be so proud too!I love you like family!!! John

October 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss T. Pop was loved and very well taken care of. He will be missed for sure. Hugs and Kisses to you and Chris and the rest of your family.
Toni & Greg Barnes

October 10, 2013

Cheryl Steiner

Tracey,
The service was perfect,I dont think it could have been any better.It was an honor and a privilege to know Poteat I will miss him terribly.

October 10, 2013

Michael Whitesides

Thoughts and Prayers for everyone.
Pop will be dearly missed. I'm going to miss having a cold one and listening to all the "stories" ! Glad I got to know you! Rest In Peace POP!

October 10, 2013

Michael Whitesides

Thoughts and Prayers to everyone.
Pop will be dearly missed,he was a great guy to sit with and listen to his "stories" and also to have a cold beer with. Thanks for all the memories POP!

October 10, 2013

Ron and Teri Rivard

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Tracey. May God wrap his arms around your family and give comfort today and in the coming days.

October 9, 2013

Shannon Suddreth

We are so sorry for your loss. Pop was a great man and could always make you laugh. He will be missed dearly by all. May your memories of him comfort you in this time of grief and know that one day you will meet again. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love,
Chris, Shannon and Joshua Suddreth

October 9, 2013

Bo Hoyle

Pop's not watching us anymore, he's watching over us! Poppin' a top with Jesus!

October 8, 2013

Pops will be greatly missed!!!! I have many good and happy memories of and with him. He will always be remembered and will always be missed. I love you and your family Tracey!!!!

October 8, 2013

Michelle Spangler

He was a delight to spend time with and I always enjoyed the times partying with him lol..Rest in Peace Michelle and Jay

October 8, 2013

Michele Duke

Tracey, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how special you two were to each other. Sending many prayers to you guys.

October 8, 2013

Cheryl And Jim

Poteat was our very dear friend,We are so sad to hear of his passing,We did not get to spend as much time with him as we would have liked to but he was never far away in our thoughts.We will never forget the good times we had and the many long conversations.We had great times with him at the beach he could out party all of us and still keep a watchful eye on us.We will miss him terribly but will never forget him.

October 8, 2013

William Melton

I miss our talks together about both serving in the military. I always enjoyed the time that I had with him when I could. To all of the family, stay strong and celebrate his life. It is what he would want. Always loved, always missed, and never forgotten

October 8, 2013

Abby Drummond

We are so glad we were able to meet Pop and spend some time with him. He was a sweet sweet man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

October 8, 2013

lisa melton

he was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly,my prayers are with you tracey and chris and bo ,may god be with you through this time and always ,love you all very much lisa melton

October 8, 2013

Kelly McCarter

It was a pleasure getting to know you. You are very loved by all and will be missed greatly. I'm very blessed to have known you.

October 8, 2013

Danielle Ashley

Tracey my heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers that you will get thru this and have peace. Love you

October 8, 2013

Kathy Whitesides

It has been an honor and joy getting to be a part of your life the past 4 years, we're all gonna miss you so much, but we know you are at peace now.

October 8, 2013

Jean Price

Tracey I am so sorry about Calvin. James & I always thought the world of him and enjoyed being around him. I am praying for you and the family and will be keeping you close in my heart during this time. You took such good care of him...he loved you dearly.

October 8, 2013

Melissa Milam

Gonna miss my main man Pops! Thank you Tracy for allowing me to share some special times with your grandpa, I loved him dearly. Your and Bo's efforts in taking the exceptional care you have of him and providing so much joy to his final years will be memories to last forever. I love you all and am praying that God comforts you in this time of GREAT loss. Love you my friends, Melissa

October 8, 2013

Thinking of all the family and praying for peace with the passing of your Pop.
Melba and Harvey Tiffany

October 8, 2013

I feel vary blessed to have been able to spend this last year with you pop. I love you and you will be missed by all.. Brandon Ratcliff

October 8, 2013

Tracey Hoyle

Looking at this is so hard. I love you so much. Thank you for being the best dad ever. No one could ask for a better grandfather/father. You loved me more than anyone every will and for that I'm so THANKFUL. Now you are free, go see mom and big John and the rest of your family. I LOVE YOU

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