Benjamin Franklin Poteat Obituary
In loving memory of Benjamin Franklin Poteat in Washington, District of Columbia, who departed this world on April 25, 2026 at the age of 87. Benjamin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Benjamin had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Benjamin may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He is survived by: his wife Viola F Garrett-Poteat; his stepchildren, Larry Noakes-Dawn Noakes, Henery Garrett-Madria Garrett and Zora Garrett; his sons-in-law, Peter Reed and Lonnie Copeland; and his sister-in-law Juliette Shanks. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren.
