Rodney Cordell Potts, beloved husband, father, grandfather,

brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14,

2026. He was born on April 5, 1965, in Detroit, MI to Nolan and

Alma Brown Potts. He received Christ at an early age and was a

member of Unity Baptist Church.

Rodney was educated in Detroit, and he continued his education

graduating from Wiley College in Marshall, TX and Central

Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI.

On January 23, 1998, Rodney married the love of his life, Leta, and

they had two sons, Jeffery and Kendall.

Rodney will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and

the love he so freely shared with those around him. He was also a

passionate sports enthusiast and an avid lover of music, bringing joy

and enthusiasm to all things.

Throughout his life, Rodney created many cherished memories with

his family and friends. He will be deeply missed, but the love he gave

and the memories he created will remain in the hearts of those who

loved him. Rodney is preceded in death by his parents: Nolan Potts

and Alma Brown Potts; brothers, John Harris, Alvin Nickles, and

Sam Nickles.

Rodney leaves behind his devoted wife, Leta of Ashburn, VA; sons,

Jeffery (Claudia) of Capital Heights, MD and Kendall of Ashburn,

VA; granddaughters, Sofia and Isabella of Capital Heights, MD;

brothers, Gerald Jackson (Pam) of Plymouth, MI, Robert Potts of

Lansing, MI; sisters, Filma Hill of Southfield, MI, Arvetta Faieta

(Danny) of Detroit, MI, Georgia Potts of Detroit, MI, and Patricia

Potts-May (Marc) of Morrisville, NC; mother-in-law, Obelia

Flanagan of Marshall, TX; and many loving relatives and friends.

Though he is no longer with us, Rodney's life and legacy will

continue to live on through the people he touched.