Joel Earl “Jody” Potts of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, January 3, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas with his family by his side. Jody was born July 30, 1960 in San Bernardo, California to Joel Layfette Potts and Mary Francis (Reed) Potts. Jody was 59 years old.
Jody enjoyed wood working and fishing. Mostly he looked forward to spending time with his family and making memories.
Jody leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Charlotte of the home, one daughter, Jodi Evans of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, one sister, Pam Keeler and husband Kevin of Norman, Oklahoma, two brothers: Lonnie Potts of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Tommy Potts and wife Tonya of Norman, Oklahoma, and two sisters in law: Judy Anderson of Hommie, Oklahoma and Brenda Fagan of Poteau, Oklahoma. Paw Paw will forever remain in the hearts of his three grandson, three granddaughters and 2 great grandchildren. Jody will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Jody was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Mary Potts, one daughter, Marissa Potts, one granddaughter, Taylynn Briggs and one sister, Connie Marsh.
A memorial life celebration will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Jody and Charlotte Potts . Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
You may leave words of comfort and remembrance for Jody’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.
