Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
John Wesley Potts
Washington Democrat
Wed, 2 Nov 1949, p1
DEATH TAKES J.W.POTTS
John Wesley Potts, 1817 North Street, 79 years
of age, died suddenly early this morning at the residence of John Myers'
Nursing Home, 215 Oak Street. Mr. Potts had been a patient in the Nursing
Home for the past month. He had been in failing health for a year. Deceased
was born in Alfordsville on Dec 29, 1870, the son of William and Julia
Ann (Rice) Potts. He was educated in the Alfordsville schools and was
married to Martha Alice Potts on Aug 20, 1891. She preceded him in death
in 1942. He was a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors are a
son, Thomas Potts, Wayne, MI; and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Hart, city. A
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson, preceded him in death. He leaves three
grand and one great grand-children. Half brothers are Robert and Henry
Potts, of Alfordsville. Friends may call at the Gill Chapel after noon
Thursday to pay respects.
Contributed by: Sandra Hedrick Allen