Michael Gregory Poteat, 61, formerly of Valdese, ran into the Arms of Jesus on December 2, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Catawba County after several years of declining health. Affectionately known as Mickey, he was born on February 19, 1961, to the late Thomas William “Tom” Poteat and the late Doris Cannon Poteat. Mickey was a 1979 graduate of East Burke High School, a graduate of Wilkes Community College with a degree in broadcasting, and a graduate of Western Piedmont Community College with a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling.
In addition to his parents, Mickey was also preceded in death by grandparents David and Pauline Cooke of Shady Grove and Grady and Sue Poteat of Valdese.
Surviving are his sisters Susan Poteat McGee and husband David Mike of Valdese; Deanna Dula-Moore and husband Bobby of Conover; niece Britainy McGee Rash and husband Michael and their children Meredith and Maverick of Valdese; step mother Becky Maness Poteat of Valdese; step brother Lane Crouse and wife Allison of Hickory; step sister Amanda Crouse Burns and husband Josh and their children Hampton and Brenlee of Burleson, Texas; and a number of beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A private immediate family celebration of life for Mickey will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Mountain Children’s Home of Burke County, the American Cancer Society, or Bethel Colony of Mercy in Lenoir.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the family.