John Underwood Potts Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Underwood Potts of Corinth, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Underwood left this world on November 28, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Underwood Potts to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruby Potts and Leon Potts; his brother Thompson Cary Potts; and his siblings-in-law, Julia Potts and Kenneth Kidd.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Potts; his children, John Potts Jr. (Susan) of Haleyville, AL, Wesley Potts of Corinth, MS., Ben Potts (Dana) of Corinth, MS. and Mary Allison Bradford (Dusty) of Corinth, MS.; his grandchildren, Allie Bradford, Hayden Bradford, Willow Potts and Walker Potts; and his siblings, Jerry Potts of Corinth, MS and Sara Kidd of Resaca, GA. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Magnolia Funeral Home - East (2024 US-72, Corinth, MS 38834). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.