Earl Franklin Potts

Earl Franklin Potts, best known as "Wimpy" was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 1933. After graduating from West High School, he attended Ohio State University before joining the United States Army where he became a Corporal and received the prestigious Purple Heart award. Earl married Joan A. Weaver on October 24, 1954 and celebrated 66 years of life together. Earl's 35 years of government service included the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Postal Service with twenty years as a mail carrier on the Hilltop, and service with the Defense Construction Supply Center. Earl served as an usher at Sigsbee Avenue Church of God for several years until his death. One of Earl's most renowned contributions to the community was his annual Memorial Day Breakfast where he served over one hundred people his homemade waffles and maple syrup, scrambled eggs and his infamous fried potatoes and onions. People will remember him for this for many years to come. We hope his grandsons will pick up the torch to continue this event. Earl's favorite song was Nat King Cole's "They Tried to Tell Us We're Too Young" which he played often and dedicated to his beloved wife, Joan. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Earl "Wimpy" Potts, transitioned to Heaven. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan A. Potts; parents, Roscoe Potts and Rosa L. Foster; and brothers, Conclin (Connie) L. Potts and Clarence Potts. He leaves to cherish his memories, three (3) children, daughters, Deborah Potts and Diane Jones; son, Eric (Lloyda) Potts; nine (9) grandchildren, Jason Potts (Camille), Sean Madison, Nikol Owens (Damon), Richard Scales (Rebecca), Shenice Guice, Eric Potts II (Jamey), Bilan Potts, Brandon Potts (Barbara) and Ashley Potts (Luis); twenty seven (27) great grandchildren; Jayonna, Jalen, Justice, Jordan, Jaysean, Kenneth, Jasia, Ke'Von, Eyonce, Eric III, Jahnea, Monte, Amyah, Jade, Elise, Amani, Matthias, Erin, Zahara, Julia, Khloe, Malachi, Scarlett, Julian, Matthieu, Jeremiah, and Livia Noelle; one (1) great-great granddaughter, Torie L. Harris; his special nephew, Byron L. Potts; and a host of other family and very special friends.