Obituary of James Earl Potts

James Earl Potts, 78, a Bledsoe County resident, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in a local hospital. Jim was a machinist and a Millwright. He retired from Millwrights Local 654. He owned and operated Jim's Trailer Repair for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy. His proudest accomplishment was his family and his farm. A member of the Hendon Community since 1960, He and his wife, Jean, built a beautiful lake and cabin on their farm'¦a work in progress, which took 40 years. One of their greatest joys was sharing the cabin and lake each Labor Day weekend with a family and friends reunion. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Emma 'Jean' and their children: Yvonne (Vernie) Steedley, Anthony (Denyce) Potts, Kenneth (Ann Niedzielski) Potts, Teresa (Jim) Agnew, Ellen (John Henry) Breland and Russell (Margie) Clark. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and one brother, George Potts of Kentucky. A celebration of his life and accomplishments will take place at the cabin on the lake at 1PM on Saturday, September 3, 2011. All family and friends are encouraged to attend this year's reunion and bring their favorite pictures and stories to share. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.