A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, David was preceded in death by his father, Atwell Poteat.
Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth M. Poteat; his son, Joshua Poteat; his grandson, Braxton Poteat; his brother, Sidney Poteat and his wife, Marsha; and two nieces and one nephew.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 am Thursday, April 19, at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
The family would like to thank all of the dedicated and compassionate doctors, nurses and nursing assistants on 9-A at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, and Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, for the excellent care provided to David.
Memorials may be made to Christian Missionary Alliance, Great Commission Fund, 8595 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.