Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

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Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors

Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

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.

02/02/2026

Make your wishes clear before your family has to wonder. Preplanning at Thomas Poteet & Son ensures your arrangements reflect your values. Talk with Advance Planning and Funeral Director Stephen Poteet today by calling (706) 364-8484.

01/30/2026

Freedom. It's what our veterans fought for. At Thomas Poteet & Son, we cherish our freedom. That's why we're honored when a Veteran's family calls. It's our opportunity to give back and say thank you for your service. To discover funeral benefits for Veterans, call (706) 364-8484.

01/28/2026

Family members will always remember the last time they see their loved one. It's why staff members like Funeral Assistant George Sleister are filled with compassion and love for the families in our care at Thomas Poteet & Son. (706) 364-8484

01/26/2026

Families considering cremation find comfort when they include traditional funeral services. A visitation and celebration of life benefit everyone in the healing process. To discover the Traditional Cremation, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and meet with Funeral Director Herb Gilstrap.

01/23/2026

For a room to receive friends, a chapel for life celebrations, or simply a quiet corner to reflect, you'll find it at Thomas Poteet & Son. Staff members like Funeral Assistant James Burnett are here to guide you. For more on our facilities, call (706) 364-8484.

01/21/2026

Families whose loved ones chose direct cremation can emotionally feel lost. A conversation with Funeral Director Luke Teague can reveal how the healing process may be easier when traditional services are included. To discover options, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484.

01/19/2026

There's comfort in knowing it's all been taken care of. Preplanning at Thomas Poteet & Son gives your family clarity and confidence when they need it most. Speak with a Funeral Director at (706) 364-8484.

01/16/2026

Family-owned means established by families for families. It also means we would be honored to care for your family the same way we would care for ours. Thomas Poteet & Son, serving the Central Savannah River Area since 1934. This is Funeral Service Apprentice Thomas Poteet. (706) 364-8484

01/14/2026

Funeral Directors like Kurt Boyd are coordinators and consultants, but that's not all. They're also caring comforters who assist families in crisis, offering compassion and courage. Thomas Poteet & Son, serving the Central Savannah River Area since 1934. (706) 364-8484

01/12/2026

Whether you want to celebrate with others or reflect in solitude, Thomas Poteet & Son has the accommodations to do both. Our chapel, comfortable visitation rooms, and quiet corners make it your place of peace. To learn about our facilities, call (706) 364-8484. This is Funeral Assistant John Nechtman.

01/09/2026

Preplanning your own funeral puts the choices for your end-of-life care in your hands. Don't leave your family wondering if you would have approved of their decisions. Meet with Owner and Funeral Director Buzz Poteet about preplanning at Thomas Poteet & Son. Call (706) 364-8484.

01/07/2026

Traditional Cremation allows the family to fully express their love, emotions, and memories. It encompasses everything desired in a farewell, just without burial. To learn more, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and meet with Funeral Director Herb Gilstrap.

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214 Davis Road
Augusta, GA
30907

Telephone

+17063648484

Website

https://www.thomaspoteet.com/

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Our History

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.