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“FA's eyes and Linda's smile always lit up a room. The love you share is the greatest legacy for your family. I'm thankful that we know where he is...Read More »
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1 of 28 | Posted by: Susan Bigler - Friend
“I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are will you all during this difficult time.
Tammy
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2 of 28 | Posted by: Tammy Rucker - Friend
“Deepest Sympathy, So very sorry for your lost.
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3 of 28 | Posted by: Cindy Beadle Ray - Columbia, TN
“I remember growing up, Bree and I would take off through the field on the 4wheeler between Tony's house and Mimi and Papa's. I was a city girl, and...Read More »
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4 of 28 | Posted by: Kayla Crigger DeWire - Columbia, TN
“To Frank's family,
My sincere and warmest condolences to you. May God be with you and give you strength and consolation during this period of...Read More »
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5 of 28 | Posted by: Laida Williams - Columbia, TN
“I met Frank when I was assigned at the DTA unit at the Avecia Chemical Plant. He was a good operator and fun to be around with. He told jokes and...Read More »
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6 of 28 | Posted by: Laida Williams - Columbia, TN
“Sorry for your loss.
Jimmy & Sharon
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7 of 28 | Posted by: JImmy & Sharon Love - friend
“Kevin and Carla,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. I am hoping you will ease into a sort of peace as you continue to remember...Read More »
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8 of 28 | Posted by: Fran and Bryan Frambach - TN
“Dear sweets Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Although I didn't know him personally, I've heard you speak of him many times...Read More »
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9 of 28 | Posted by: Darlene Queener - Spring Hill, TN
“Dear sweets Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Although I didn't know him personally, I've heard you speak of him many times...Read More »
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10 of 28 | Posted by: Darlene Queener - Spring Hill, TN
“I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you are going thru with just losing Chuckie 11 months ago.Know that Pop is in a better place free from all...Read More »
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11 of 28 | Posted by: Laura Huckabay - columbia, TN
“I worked with Frank back in the early 90's. He was a good person, smart, worked hard, had fun, and it was a pleasure to work with him. The 2 things I...Read More »
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12 of 28 | Posted by: Shelia Dunn - Summertown, TN
“Linda,Carla, and family.Sorry to hear about Frank.Will be in our thoughts and prayers. Robert and Melanie Gibson
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13 of 28 | Posted by: robert gibson - columbia, TN
“Bonnie and Melvin, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and comfort you.
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14 of 28 | Posted by: Debbie Crowe Leming - Antioch, TN
“If he is the same person as I think, I knew F.A back in elementary school at Riverside. We were good friends then, in the same class. Often wondered...Read More »
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15 of 28 | Posted by: Bill Cooper - Lascassas, TN
“I am so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I never got to meet him but I know he was a brave man and was very loving and loyal to his family. I...Read More »
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16 of 28 | Posted by: Edie Groom - Punta Gorda, FL
“Will miss a very jolly and good person. Sorry for your loss. Linda, Carla, Tonya and Tony
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17 of 28 | Posted by: paula rowland - Mt. Pleasant, TN
“Brandi, to you and all your family our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God bless you all at this time. Sincerely The Elkins Family
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18 of 28 | Posted by: Donna and Jim Elkins
“Linda, was so sorry to read about your husband's passing. Will pray for you and your family. God be with you.
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19 of 28 | Posted by: Susie Green Ladd - Decatur, AL
“words cannot express how sorry i am of your loss he is now in peace with our GOD no more pain
and you ill see him again one day as hestands at the...Read More »
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20 of 28 | Posted by: jessie - columbia, TN - friend
“so sorry wish words could spare your sorrow but they can't love all of u
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21 of 28 | Posted by: PAM ROGER WORKMAN
“I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Frank (Haney)for many years back when the plant was Stauffer. It doesn't seem like it has been that long...Read More »
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22 of 28 | Posted by: Gene Foster Jr - Summertown, TN
“Sure will miss that big ole guy! He will be missed so very much! Our tthoughts and prayers go out to you all! We miss & love you all dearly. Love...Read More »
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23 of 28 | Posted by: Evelyn Blach - Ypsilanti, MI
“Linda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Frank. It's been many years since I've seen him, but he was always friendly...Read More »
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24 of 28 | Posted by: Jo McKee - Columbia, TN - Friend
“The Angeles up in Heaven are rejoicing because a true angel has made his way home. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
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25 of 28 | Posted by: Diana Massey Stockton - TN
“We are so sorry for you loss,if there is anything we can do just let us know.
Carl & Rachel
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26 of 28 | Posted by: James C. Jones - brother-in-law
“Linda from the day I met you and FA I knew you and he were very special people. Your hearts are huge and your love for others is outstanding. ...Read More »
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27 of 28 | Posted by: Alvin and Malinda Luna - friends
“Our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you ,since F.A. got sick .God Bless all of you and know that he's at peace ..I must say don't know...Read More »
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28 of 28 | Posted by: Gail Potts Neenan - cousin
Frank A. Potts, 67, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence on the Old Williamsport Pike following a seven year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Telford Tharp, Brother Jason Keyser and Brother Randy Kersey officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
The Maury County native was born February 5, 1945, the son of the late Frank N. Potts and Virginia Lena Rummage Potts. He served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1965. Frank worked at Avecia Chemical Plant in Mt. Pleasant for over thirty years. He loved working on the family farm and raising cattle. He was a member of United Pentecostal of Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Margaret Jones Potts of Columbia; son, Tony (Deanna) Potts of Columbia; daughters, Carla (Kevin) Pugh and Tonya Potts both of Columbia; brother, Melvin (Bonnie) Potts of Columbia; grandchildren; Brandi Johnson, Breanna Potts, Jeff White, Mason Pugh, Michael Pugh; great-grandchildren, Gavin Johnson and Carter Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be Jeff White, Mason Pugh, Michael Pugh, Chris Potts, Derrick Potts, Victor Tate and Alvin Luna. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Tidwell, Billy Workman and Norwood Jones. Special thanks to Caris Hospice and the Staff of Dr. Patrick Murphy of Tennessee Oncology of Franklin.
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