Charles A. "Chuck" Potts

WELLSVILLE - Charles A. "Chuck" Potts, 77, of Wellsville, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at home following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 15, 1936, in Clinton, PA, the son of the late Robert Earl and Laura (Pritchard) Potts.

Chuck was a teacher for Cross City Correctional Institute in Florida and was the fire chief in Old Town, Florida before retiring. He had been a police officer in Wellsville in the 1970s and was a member of the F.O.P.A..

Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Cipolloni) Potts, whom he married April 29, 1963; three daughters: Debra Kay Strangland of Cross City, FL, Shawna Schall of St. Petersburg, FL, and Cara T. Monaghan of Old Town, FL; four sons: Jeffrey Potts of CA, Thomas Tippins of Old Town, FL, Allen Tippins of St. Petersburg, FL, and David Tippins of Old Town, FL; 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his grandson: Charles David Tippins; his sister: Charlotte Schoolcraft; and his brothers: Melvin Potts, Bernard Potts, and George Potts.

It was Chuck's wishes that no visitation or service be observed.

The Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street in Wellsville was entrusted with Chuck's care.

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