James (Sam) Potts's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2018 in Bridgeport, Illinois

James (Sam) Potts

August 16, 1919 - July 12, 2018 (98 years old)

Bridgeport, Illinois

James (Sam) Potts's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2018 in Bridgeport, Illinois

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Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home

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James (Sam) Potts

August 16, 1919 - July 12, 2018 (98 years old)

Bridgeport, Illinois

James Potts Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2018 we had to say goodbye to James Potts (Bridgeport, Illinois), born in Saint Francisville, Illinois. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Potts to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Potts and Beatrice Potts (Shaffer); his wife Beulah; his son Gene; and his siblings, Harold, William, Bernetha, Dorothy, Alice and Eva.

He is survived by: his children, Eldon Ray Potts (Sue) of Joplin, MO, Charlene Moore of Decatur, IL and Karla Sue Douglas of Miami, FL. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home



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