JERRY GUY POTEET JR

Jerry Guy Poteet, Jr., 54, of Kinta, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home. Jerry was born on December 29, 1970, in El Paso, Texas, to Jerry Guy, Sr. and Sandy L. (King) Poteet. Jerry attended and graduated from Kinta schools where he met and married Dawn Patterson Hall (dec.), with whom he had a son and a daughter. Jerry later married Krista Jo (Tucker) Poteet (dec.) of Kinta, with whom he shared one daughter. Throughout his professional life, Jerry dedicated much of his time to working with or driving machinery. His father often remarked, “He could climb on any piece of equipment and just take off!” While he excelled at welding, Jerry is best known for his decades of experience operating heavy machinery or driving a dump truck for local companies, including Carl Ford, Redwine, and Bumper’s Construction. Trucking friends jokingly called him by the radio handle “Blinker Blinker” due to the endless miles he would be seen driving with his turn signal on. Jerry loved his kids, leaving them with fond memories of mountains, fishing, swimming, and arrowhead hunting. His friends knew him to be an all-American charmer and often the jokester of any situation. He was sweet and endearing to his momma, showing endless behind-the-scenes gestures to always let her know how much she was loved. Jerry was the quintessential kid-brother to Mike, to whom he looked to for help with the everyday things like a rick of firewood, water heater repairs (probably one too many), and the occasional, if not random, 6 a.m. ride to work. Jerry will be remembered for his love of family, a fun-loving personality, and a remarkable ability to make others smile. Jerry believed in Jesus and was always open to receiving prayer from those around him. Jerry is survived by his mother, Sandy Poteet of Stigler; daughter Amber Dawn Carlile Baldwin and husband Deric of Stigler; son Jerrad Daniel Poteet and wife Paige of Lequire; brother Mike Hunt and wife Amanda of Kinta; grandchildren Shawn Baldwin, Oliver Poteet, Jayden Poteet, Token Carlisle, and Kayson Carlisle; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, great-nephews and nieces. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Guy Poteet, Sr.; daughter Jaylynn Poteet; uncle Wayne King and wife Sandra; nephew Harley Wokaty; uncle Joe Percifield; grandmother Mercedes King (Amos); grandfather Vanus King; Grandfather Ted Poteet; and Grandmother Gloria (VanCleve) Poteet. A memorial service is set for Saturday, April 12th, at 1 P.M. at King & Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler. Jerry’s ashes will be scattered on the family property in San Bois, where he spent his childhood fishing, exploring the woods, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

JERRY GUY POTEET JR

December 29, 1970 - April 3, 2025