Christopher Jay Potts, 60, of Helena, OH, unexpectedly passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, OH. He was born on May 17, 1955 in Toledo, OH to Franklin W. and Dorothea (Parker) Potts. Chris was a 1973 graduate of Bowsher High School.
Chris married Rita Schade on August 19, 1988 in Helena, OH and she survives. He was currently at Formetal Inc. in Oak Harbor, OH as a Plant Engineer for twelve years and previously worked at Brush Wellman. Chris was a member of the United Steel Workers Local 1915. He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering with cars and spending time with his family.
Chris is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Rita Potts, Helena, OH; sons, Brad Potts, Toledo, OH, David (Linda) Potts, Waterville, OH; grandson, Connor Potts; father Franklin W. Potts; sister, Ellen J. Walston, both of Pemberville, OH and former wife, Denise Potts, Toledo, OH.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothea Potts.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.
Service: Friday, January 29, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Carman officiating.
Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
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MarilynSisinget Corfman
Was so sorry to hear of Chris death. Rita you and all of your family have my deepest sympathy will keep all of you in my prayers
Hal& Judy Lemble
Dear Rita,,Uncle Frank, Ellen jean,&Family
Hal and I were so saddened to hear Chris had passed away. We will be Thinking and praying
for all. Life has tested you all. May God be with you!
Love Judy &Hal
Daryl Noss
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed speaking to Pottise when I did get the opportunity. May Jesus comfort you and your family during this time.