In loving memory of

Sgt. Christopher Scott Potts
October 3, 1966 - October 3, 2004

Tiverton, RI - Sgt. Christopher Scott Potts, 38, of Tiverton, RI, died on his birthday, serving his country in Iraq.He was the husband of Terri Ann Conley Potts. Born in Rockville, CT on October 3, 1966, he was the son of Arthur J. Potts of Portsmouth, RI and Elizabeth Miner Hackett of Middletown, RI.Christopher was a member of the Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery of the Rhode Island National Guard for over fourteen years. Before being activated for duty in January of 2004 and deployed to Iraq in March of 2004, he worked as a boat builder for New England Boatworks in Portsmouth, RI for seven years. Chris was a member of the VFW of Portsmouth, RI. He played softball in the Middletown Softball League, for various teams and most currently for the Steel Horse Tavern, he also liked to play a round of golf if he wasnt on his ?Dirt Bike? having fun. Chris enjoyed both salt and freshwater fishing. Besides his wife Terri Ann Conley Potts of Tiverton, RI, two sons Christopher Scott Potts Jr. of Middletown, RI and Jackson Benjamin Potts of Tiverton, RI, his father Arthur Potts of Portsmouth, RI and his mother Elizabeth Miner Hackett of Middletown, RI, he is survived by his paternal grandmother Eileen Stewart Potts of Middletown, RI, his maternal grandmother Meryon Miner of Rockville, CT and his sister Jerri Kim Potts Evans of Middletown, RI. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at 11:00 AM in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial with full Military Honors will be rendered in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth, RI.Donations in his memory may be made to the Sgt. Christopher Potts, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 429, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878.

Tributes

Bill - October 27, 2004 at 12:.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"I wanted to express my sincere condolences to you. I am a Navy veteran of 20 years and also have a son who is an U.S. Army MP. Your loved one gave the ultimate sacrifice and this veteran will not forget his sacrifice. May God comfort you all and God Bless Chris."

Ellen K. Miesse - October 16, .. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"Dear Terri, Christopher, & Jackson, My heartfelt sympathy to you and the boys in the passing of Sgt. Potts. I didn't know him and I haven't had the please of meeting you but I know that he is a true American HERO! I salute him for his service, valor, sacrifice, and for his part in keeping American safe. You and his precious sons should be so very proud of him. I was born & raised in Rhode Island and will be forever linked with my home state and what goes on there this is why I feel so privileged to write you now and deeply thank you. I am so incredibly grateful for Sgt Pott;s life and what it means for me and the United States of America! May God richly bless you and comfort you now. Rest in the assurance that God is in control as you seek Him in the days ahead for his strength, peace and comfort. Philippians 4:4-7"

Lisa & Jamie Kuykendall - Octo.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"Terrie, Christopher, Jackson and Family... We are very sorry for your loss. Pottsy was a brave man to protect our country so unselfishly and I am sure he will be protecting you in all the years to come. It was an honor to have known him. Jamie and all of the guys from both softball teams, will and have missed him terribly. Please know you are in our thoughts."

Pete Wetzelaer - October 13, 2.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"Terri, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. I don't think I have ever met Christopher but I am sure he was a great person and very proud to serve our country. I am sorry that I cannot offer you just the right words to ease the tremendous pain you must be feeling. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers."

Nick Pacheco - October 13, 200.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"So very sorry of the loss of Potts'y,-"That is what I knew him by",when I played softball with him.I will always remember how good he played third base.Also how he helped my dad down at the marina fixing a boat problem.He liked to see me show up on fridays with little-necks for the gang at East Passage. The gang will never forget him...he will be missed... see you on the other side POTTS'Y"

Shirley Lenzi - October 13, 20.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"You've touched all of our hearts. We will always remember you."

Gary and Ellen Dalstra - Octob.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your brave and heroic son, husband and father. God be with you all."

Sheila & Ed Somerford - Octobe.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. God bless Christopher."

Deborah Thornton - October 12,.. wrote on Oct 3, 2004:

"My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you."