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Thomas Gary Potts, 71, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Alcorn County, MS on April 11, 1946 to the late Earvel and Ruby Potts and graduated from Alcorn Central High School in 1964. Gary was a longtime member of Brigman Hill Baptist Church and owned and operated Potts Garage since 1976. Gary loved life. He never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to all. The greatest loves in his life were his family and friends. He was a devoted husband to his wife Glenda for 52 years. The love they shared for each other was like none other. His love for his children and grandchildren went above and beyond. No matter what was going on, he was always there for them with love and support. He was indeed “one of a kind” and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation is scheduled for 5-9 PM Tuesday, August 22, 2017 and from 1 PM till service time Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories officiated by Bro. Alan Parker. Interment will follow in Brigman Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Clevey White, Jeff Logan, Roy Gray, Bill Parker, Eugene King, and Mike Logan. Honorary pallbearers include Tony Hill and Clay Wilson. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Gary’s memory include his wife: Glenda Potts of Corinth, MS; his son: Johnny Ray Potts and wife Jennifer of Farmington, MS; his daughter: Christy Potts Wilson and husband Clay of Humboldt, TN; his grandchildren: Shauna Potts Hill and husband Tony, Julianna Potts, Jon Thomas Potts, Payton Wilson, and Presley Wilson; his great-grandchild: Chelsea Hill; his brother: Nelson Potts and wife Jaunell of Farmington, MS; his sister: Sherry Lee Hunt and husband Gerald of Memphis, TN; his nieces: Shannon Hardwick and Sen. Rita Potts Parks; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Earvel and Ruby Potts. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.
Thomas Gary Potts, 71, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Alcorn County, MS on April 11, 1946 to the late Earvel and Ruby Potts and graduated from Alcorn Central High School in 1964. Gary was a longtime member of Brigman Hill Baptist Church and owned and operated Potts Garage since 1976. Gary loved life. He never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to all. The greatest loves in his life were his family and friends. He was a devoted husband to his wife Glenda for 52 years. The love they shared for each other was like none other. His love for his children and grandchildren went above and beyond. No matter what was going on, he was always there for them with love and support. He was indeed “one of a kind” and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation is scheduled for 5-9 PM Tuesday, August 22, 2017 and from 1 PM till service time Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories officiated by Bro. Alan Parker. Interment will follow in Brigman Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Clevey White, Jeff Logan, Roy Gray, Bill Parker, Eugene King, and Mike Logan. Honorary pallbearers include Tony Hill and Clay Wilson. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Gary’s memory include his wife: Glenda Potts of Corinth, MS; his son: Johnny Ray Potts and wife Jennifer of Farmington, MS; his daughter: Christy Potts Wilson and husband Clay of Humboldt, TN; his grandchildren: Shauna Potts Hill and husband Tony, Julianna Potts, Jon Thomas Potts, Payton Wilson, and Presley Wilson; his great-grandchild: Chelsea Hill; his brother: Nelson Potts and wife Jaunell of Farmington, MS; his sister: Sherry Lee Hunt and husband Gerald of Memphis, TN; his nieces: Shannon Hardwick and Sen. Rita Potts Parks; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Earvel and Ruby Potts. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.
