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.

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.

12/01/2025

Serving veterans gives all of us at Thomas Poteet & Son the opportunity to express our deepest thanks for their commitment to our country. To discover the full range of funeral benefits for veterans, call (706) 364-8484.

11/28/2025

Because Thomas Poteet & Son is family-owned, the needs of every family we serve come first. By maintaining that standard, and giving part of our family to theirs, we're always grateful when we're trusted to serve again. (706) 364-8484

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving reminds us to find thanks in every moment, for the love we share, the memories we hold, and the blessings that remain. From all of us at Thomas Poteet & Son, we wish you peace and joy. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

With direct cremation, remaining family members can emotionally feel lost. Talking with Owner and Funeral Director Buzz Poteet can help them understand how including traditional services can soften the grieving process. To discover options, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484.

11/24/2025

We see how emotions after a death can cloud decision-making. Preplanning brings clarity and ensures everyone's voice is heard. To preplan, call Thomas Poteet & Son at (706) 364-8484 and meet with Advance Planning and Funeral Director Stephen Poteet.

Address

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.