David “Bud” Poteat, 86, of Morganton, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Burke County, NC on May 4, 1931, he was the son of the late Charlie E. Poteat and Jennie Lea Stroup Poteat. Bud was the longest continually active member of Mt. Home Baptist Church.
He was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 17. He finished school and worked for Valdese General Hospital for 40 years.
Mr. Poteat is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonn Lynn Carpenter Poteat of the home; sister, Jewell Poteat of Morganton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ernest, Charles, and John Poteat.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. in the church with the Rev. Jerry Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Home Baptist Church Building Fund, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.
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