John Wayne Poteet Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John Wayne Poteet in Steele, Missouri is shared. John Wayne, born on October 3, 1936, passed away on October 31, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Wayne Poteet to pay them a last tribute.
John Wayne will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John Wayne by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John Wayne is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John Wayne’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Leonard Poteet and Faye Katherine Lawson Poteet; and his sister Lois Marlyon Poteet. He is survived by: his wife Marian Murray Poteet; his daughters, Pamela Kae Higgins (Michael), Terri Lynn Pierce and Lesley Lynne Merrill; and his sisters, Sarah Murphy, Jane Harris (Jack) and Judy Leuer (Ron). He is also survived by six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mount Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to VNA of SEMO Hospice at http://www.vnasemo.com, by calling 800-286-5892, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
