Samuel "Sam" Charles Poteat

Samuel “Sam” Charles Poteat, III of Stony Point, NC went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Sam was born February 21, 1952 in Statesville, NC and was the son of the late Samuel Charles Poteat, Jr. and Louella Alexander Poteat. He was a graduate of South Iredell High School and Fruitland Bible College. He previously worked at the Valspar Warehouse and also preached revivals. He loved the Lord, fishing and being outdoors having fun with his family. He was born again on March 20, 1994 and was called to preach the Gospel in May 3, 1998.

In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Poteat, half-brother, Terry Beaver and half-sister, Nancy Aiken Hill.

Sam is survived by two brothers, Steve Poteat (Cathy) of FL, Ken Poteat (Melissa) of Statesville; one son, Ryan Woodard of Cornelius; one niece, Laura Ann Poteat of FL and two nephews, Josh Poteat (Ashley) of Troutman and Jarrod Poteat (Ashley) of Statesville.

A memorial service will be held 11:00am Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Marvin United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Poteat officiating. The family will speak with friends 10:30-11:00am Saturday morning.