J.D. Potts

Mr. J.D. Potts, age 70, of Commerce, GA died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Emory University Hospital.

Mr. Potts was born in Commerce to the late J.D. and Lucile Kelley Potts. He was a member of Commerce Presbyterian Church and the Commerce Jaycees. Mr. Potts was employed at Alltel Communications before becoming the owner of the Sears Catalog Store in Commerce. In addition to his parents, Mr. Potts was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Kelley Potts and sister, Eva Jo Potts Sailers.

J.D. loved watching his son, David, play golf and for many years drove local junior golfers all over the southeast. He also enjoyed just spending time at Deer Trail Country Club with all the guys. He started most every morning enjoying breakfast with friends at Parham's Restaurant. J.D. cherished his time with both of his grandchildren, Jake and Abby. J.D. truly loved life and lived life to the fullest.

Mr. Potts is survived by his wife, Linda Lovern Potts of Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, David and Tara Potts of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Jake and Abby Potts both of Alpharetta; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Walter Wilson of Athens and Kathy and Randall Perry of Grayson.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, November 6 at Commerce Presbyterian Church with Dr. Carlton Allen and Rev. Monty Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night from 5 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Commerce Presbyterian Church.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.