Jim Poteat Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jim Poteat in Flint, Michigan, who passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Nathern and Emma McDonald Poteat; his former wife Linda McCallister Poteat; his siblings, Kathleen Genobles, Florene Cash, Laverne McDaniels, JW Poteat, Tommy Poteat, Ray Poteat and Holiroid Scruggs; and his pet Cooper.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Cooley Poteat; his sons, Bill Poteat (Linda) and David Poteat (Denise); his stepsons, Frosty Cooley (Beth) and Stephen Cooley; his grandchildren, Vickie Barela (Brian), Sarah Castleman (David), James Poteat (Lisa), Olivia Cooley and Rachel McEathron (Rory); and his great grandchildren, Uriah Barela, Ty Barela, Kameryn Castleman, David Castleman, Jude Cooley, Silas McEathron and Mills McEathron.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Spartanburg Church of God "Projects", 2069 Chesnee Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
