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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
In 1934 Henry W. Poteet and his wife Annabell, began serving the families in Augusta who had lost loved ones. At that time, they were in a partnership with Edward P. Grealish and William Ryan. The name of the funeral home at that time was Grealish, Poteet & Ryan. It was located at 519 Greene St., this building was later known as the Elks Club and is currently the Marion Hatcher Building. In 1938 the funeral home moved next door to 529 Greene St. because the newer location was more accessible for the elderly, having only two floors, rather than the four of the previous home.
12/29/2025
Leave your family with the security of knowing questions have been answered and matters have been settled long before they need to be. To preplan, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and meet with Advance Planning and Funeral Director Stephen Poteet.
12/26/2025
After a direct cremation, some family members may wonder when the grieving will end. Including essential moments of closure, like a visitation and celebration of life, can make a difference. For cremation options, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and speak with Funeral Director Kurt Boyd.
12/25/2025
The star over Bethlehem reminds us that the true light of Christmas is the promise of peace, love, and everlasting hope found in Christ's birth. From all of us at Thomas Poteet & Son, we wish you a blessed and Merry Christmas.
12/24/2025
When facing the challenges of a sudden loss, Thomas Poteet & Son offers a serene setting to retreat to. Our facilities provide the kind of stillness and beauty that will surround your family in peace. Call (706) 364-8484 to learn more. This is Funeral Assistant Glenn Greenway.
12/22/2025
Reaching out to Thomas Poteet & Son in a time of sorrow can feel overwhelming. However, when Funeral Director Luke Teague is asking the right questions and taking the right steps, the journey to peace can quietly begin. Call us at (706) 364-8484.
12/19/2025
Starting a family conversation about the end of a life gives everyone a voice. Show how much you value the input of those you love most. Call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484, meet with Funeral Director Herb Gilstrap, and preplan your funeral.
12/17/2025
If you're new to the Central Savannah River area and you've pre-purchased a funeral, we would be honored if you transferred it to Thomas Poteet & Son. We honor all transfers, and there's never a fee. For more, call (706) 364-8484.
12/12/2025
If peace seems elusive after a death, discover Thomas Poteet & Son. Our beautiful facility and staff members all come together to create a sanctuary of serenity, give you comfort, and surround your loved ones with the very best. Call (706) 364-8484 to learn more. This is Funeral Assistant Bill Waters.
12/10/2025
For some family members whose loved ones chose cremation, it can feel like their grieving will never end. Funeral Director Kurt Boyd can help them understand that potential. It's why some families include traditional services. For options, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484.
12/08/2025
Honor a life well lived with a Traditional Cremation, where every memory can be shared and cherished. For a dignified farewell without burial, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and meet with Funeral Director Luke Teague.
12/05/2025
When we are called, our team instinctively knows what to do. From transferring a loved one to our home to making plans with families to celebrate a life. Thomas Poteet & Son, since 1934. This is Office Administrator Amy Proctor. (706) 364-8484
12/03/2025
Preplanning puts you in control of the details and takes the weight off your family. Call (706) 364-8484 to speak with Funeral Director Herb Gilstrap at Thomas Poteet & Son and begin creating a plan that reflects your life and your values.
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In 1934 Henry W. Poteet and his wife Annabell, began serving the families in Augusta who had lost loved ones. At that time, they were in a partnership with Edward P. Grealish and William Ryan. The name of funeral home at that time was Grealish, Poteet & Ryan. It was located at 519 Greene St., this building was later known as the Elks Club and is currently the Marion Hatcher Building. In 1938 the funeral home moved next door to 529 Greene St. because the newer location was more accessible for the elderly, having only two floors, rather than the four of the previous home.
Within a few years the name of the business changed to Grealish, Poteet & Walker, Mr. Ryan sold his share of the business to Tupper Walker of Beech Island, SC. By 1945 Henry Poteet bought the shares of both Edward Grealish and Tupper Walker and the funeral home became known as Poteet Funeral Home.
Poteet Funeral Home remained in the hands of Henry W. Poteet, his wife Annabell, and their two sons, Howard and Tommy and grew to three funeral homes in the Augusta area. In 1986 Henry W. Poteet died; Howard and Tommy remained to run the business with their mother and sons, Buzz, Donnie and Stephen.
In 1992, the Poteet family sold the name and business and leased some of the property to the Loewen Group of Burnaby, Canada under the condition that the Poteet Family remain and manage the business in the same manner that it had been managed since 1934.
In December of 2001, a few years after the death of both Annabell and her son Howard, the last working Poteet family members, Tommy and his son Buzz left the buildings and memories to begin a new business, independent of corporate ideals and pressures.
An eight acre tract of land with an existing church on the property, West Augusta Baptist Church, was purchased. After many trials and tribulations, Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors was finally opened in June of 2002 after eight months of remodeling and attorney's fees.
In July of 2002 we completed the renovation of the former West Augusta Baptist Church, a 15000 square foot building. It became the first and only Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors. Our building includes the largest lobby in the area, capable of handling very large crowds, four parlors, or viewing rooms with different themes; a chapel that seats 220 people, all of which are decorated to make our guests feel at home, we did not want the typical "funeral home" atmosphere.
In November of 2006 we added another 6000 square feet, half of which is a garden lobby with a caterers kitchen attached. We wanted to accommodate the families that want more than just a typical visitation. Our garden lobby can be used for sit down dinners that can accommodate around 60 people, casual food receptions, or even non-traditional funeral celebrations.