Jack Edmond Potts

Jack Edmond Potts, 89, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2022. Jack was born in Pittsburgh on April 18, 1933, to the late Helen Bergman Potts and Samuel Merle Potts. He is preceded in death by his brother, M. Dean Potts, and sister, Nancy P. Hutton. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marsha; his children, Marcia (Richard) Smith, Jeffrey (Terry) Potts, Melinda (Fred) Geiger, Jonathan (Maggi) Potts, Jayme (John) Cherry, and Beth (Brian) Gregg; his grandchildren, Andrew Smith, Stephen (Kayla) Smith, Jason Potts, Ryan (Lauren) Potts, Brandon (Grace) Potts, Lucy Potts, Ian Potts, Molly Potts, John Cherry, Jacqueline Cherry, James Cherry, Josephine Cherry, Ella Gregg, Ethan Gregg, and Emerson Gregg; as well as five great-grandchildren. After graduating from Greensburg High School, receiving a business administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and serving in the U.S. Army, Jack followed the footsteps of his father and brother into the grocery industry. He began his career at A&P and retired at age 72 from Giant Eagle, where he felt privileged to work with the independent store owners, who were not only his colleagues, but also his cherished friends. In his corporate life he was known for his dedication, caring nature, kindness to and respect for others, and his sense of humor and infectious smile. Jack was a loyal, longtime member of Monroeville United Methodist Church, where he volunteered, served on numerous committees, and where he married Marsha, his best friend. He was an enthusiastic fan of Pittsburgh sports and was eager to attend games whenever he had the opportunity; especially college football, which always involved tailgating with good food and interaction with fellow fans. Jack also loved attending theatrical performances and the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops, having dinner out with friends, taking scenic car rides, and vacationing. While he was fortunate to travel to many interesting and distant locations, Jack’s “happy place” was Sugarcreek, Ohio, where he and Marsha enjoyed frequent weekend getaways, both alone and with others. Jack loved sharing his life with Marsha. They could frequently be found dancing in the kitchen, watching television together under a blanket in their double chair, and holding hands wherever they went, even in recent years as Jack’s health declined. Although Alzheimer’s stole his memory and much of his personality, Jack remained both a gentleman and a “gentle man” to the very end. Family and friends will be received from 4-8pm on Tuesday, December 27th at GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., 4335 Northern Pike, Monroeville. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, December 28th at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road, Monroeville, followed by a luncheon. (Everyone please meet at the church). A private burial will be held at Blairsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Monroeville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made at www.corlfuneralchapel.com.