Poteet, Elmer

Elmer Poteet, age 71, of Riverton, IL passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived by Wife – Kathleen

Daughter : Teresa Ebken Grandson : Damon Ebken Mother : Flossie Poteet

Sisters : Shirley (Jim) Buhr

Nina (Theron) Brown

Brother – Harlon Poteet Several Nieces & Nephews

Elmer was born March 12, 1939 in Linseyville, Kentucky, the son of Edward and Flossie Vincent Poteet.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward and sister-in-law, Shirley.

Elmer married Kathleen Downs on September 4, 1965.

Elmer worked at the Williamsville Grain Elevator for 42 years and also as a truck driver. He served in the US Army from 1962 until 1964.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens and where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Rev. Shane Baker will officiate. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill near Williamsville. Memorials: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.