Edward Allen Potts, 71, of Lewisburg, died peacefully at his home on Friday evening, August 6, after an extended illness. He was the only child of the late Thomas Edward Potts and Mary Reagor Potts, who moved to Lewisburg in the late 1940’s to open the Lewisburg Box Company. He attended Lewisburg schools until the end of the eighth grade when he became a boarding student at The Baylor School in Chattanooga, where he graduated with honors in 1967. He received the principal appointment to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, but did not meet the vision standards for military service at that time. Consequently, he then attended Georgia Tech as a Co-op student with Pan American Airways for four years. It was at Georgia Tech that he built one of the famous “Ramblin’ Wrecks” which he was still talking about in the last days of his life.

In 1974, he married Lynda Crunk, who became his devoted wife and business partner who survives him. Together they shared the responsibilities of Lewisburg Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc., a mechanical and electrical contracting firm for 26 years and Potts Enterprises, Inc., a commercial generator sales and service firm for the last 20 years.

Mr. Potts was known for years of service to his community. He served on the Lewisburg Industrial Board for a number of years, was a member of the Lewisburg Water and Wastewater Board for 20 years, was a volunteer fireman for 15 years, and served in several capacities in the Lewisburg Lions Club, where he was president during their 50th anniversary year and was honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow. He was instrumental in establishing the Marshall County Community Theatre, where he served on the first Board of Governors and personally endowed the Children’s Theatre. He served on the committee to modify the old auditorium of Hardison School for the Marshall County Historical Museum and was instrumental in establishing a Columbia State Community College Site in Lewisburg. He was a former board member of the Bank of Belfast and helped to facilitate its sale to First National Bank. He was also a director of Village Manor Assisted Living. An active member of East Commerce Baptist Church, he had served in many capacities including Trustee, Church Treasurer, and adult Sunday school teacher.

A former member of Marshall County Old Car Club and Music City Mustang Club, he won many awards on his 1965 Mustang convertible and his 1956 Ford Thunderbird. He gained great pleasure in recent years in partnering with Jack Cathey, Wendell Griffy, and Tony Hudson in erecting the lighted, musical Christmas tree with associated features on the east side of the Marshall County Courthouse.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister-in-law Vicki Cain and husband Steve; nieces, Alice Anne Cain Kimes (Jackie), Robyn Cain McCown (Kevin), Carol Cain Tankersley (Mike), and five great-nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of East Commerce Baptist Church, 560 East Commerce Street, Lewisburg. The church sanctuary will be open at 2 p.m. for signing of the guest register and meditation. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery.

Mr. Potts has requested no flowers and donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family encourages the use of masks and social distancing.

London Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.