William Potts

William Andrew Potts, 85, of Coweta, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1931 in Adair, Oklahoma; the son of Max and Esther (Surine) Potts. He married the love of his life, Carol Imogene Jones, on July 20, 1957 in Vinita, Oklahoma. He attended Spartan School of Aeronautics and Southwestern State College; earning his trade degree for jewelry and watch making. William owned and operated a jewelry store in Pryor in the early 1950's. In a wheelchair since the age 17, William never let that stand in the way of what he wanted to do. He would adapt to anything to meet his needs. He earned his private pilot's license in 1964 and was an inventor; enjoying designing and building. He played in a band and loved music; he learned how to play many musical instruments. William traveled all over Oklahoma playing music and singing. He also had his own radio program in the mid 1950's. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen Association and lived in the Coweta area for 15 years, coming from Tulsa and Big Cabin. William loved life and most of all his family. He looked forward to each moment he had to spend with them and leaves behind many wonderful memories for them to cherish.

Funeral services for William will be held on at 10:00 a.m.Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the Shipman's Funeral Home Chapel in Pryor with Pastor Ronny Hardage officiating. Burial will follow in the Bryan Chapel Cemetery in Boatman with Larry Grimm, Andrea Grimm, Jake Ritschel, Evan Ritschel, Anthony Grimm and William Chase serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 in the Shipman' s Funeral Home Chapel. To leave his family a message, please visit his Book of Memories at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

William is survived by his wife, Carol Potts of the home; daughter, Andrea Grimm and husband Larry of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Arlie Potts of Adair, Oklahoma; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Esther Potts and brother, Max Potts.

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