John Schoolar Potts Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Schoolar Potts of Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor John Schoolar's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, C. F. Potts and Gladys Potts of Memphis, TN; his wife Sheila Potts; and his brother Robert Potts (Barbara) of Memphis, TN.. He is survived by: his children, Suzanne Scobey (Eugene) of Germantown, TN, Stephanie Cape (Richard) of Jackson, TN and Stacey Park (Ashley) of Germantown, TN. He is also survived by his family for being a wonderful father and spouse that honored his marriage vows to the end as he cared for his wife.

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