Jerry Wyatt Poteat
August 20, 1949 ~ June 27, 2023 (age 73)Obituary
Jerry Wyatt Poteat, age 73, of Greensboro passed away June 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born August 20, 1949 in Guilford County, North Carolina the son of the late Allen Poteat and Mildred Phillips Vernon. He is preceded in death also by his daughter, Amanda Poteat; brother, Lynn Myrick; and sisters, Marie Curley, Ann Flippin, and Joann Brown.
Jerry honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He worked in the automotive industry doing autobody painting and had worked with Black Cadillac until his retirement. Most of all he enjoyed beach trips and adored spending time with his grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angela Tyler and husband Bobby Tyler and Cheryl Poteat; grandchildren, Michael Harrington (Stephanie), Melissa Johnson (Dustin), Jasmine Spencer, Olivia Shai Souza, Chad Sloan, Brandon Broach and Caleb Broach; great grandchildren, Christian Harrington and Oliver Johnson; family friend, Michelle Clymer Richardson; Special Friends, Arlene Fitch and Mary Frances French Stevens; and numerous other beloved family and friends.
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
Dad, sure going to miss your trips to the beach.
Proud Marine!