Background
Poteat, James Donald was born on February 27, 1935 in Spindale, North Carolina, United States. Son of Albert Carl and Daliah Elizabeth (Freeman) Poteat.
Poteat, James Donald was born on February 27, 1935 in Spindale, North Carolina, United States. Son of Albert Carl and Daliah Elizabeth (Freeman) Poteat.
Bachelor distinguished military graduate, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina., 1957; Master of Arts, Kansas State University, 1973; graduate, United States Army War College, 1980.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1957; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1979; retired, United States Army, 1983; management consultant, 1983-1988; pastor's administrative assistant, Prospect United Methodist Church, Covington, Georgia, 1988-1995.
Member Retired Officers Association, United Methodist Church Business Adminstrs. Association (certified). M C.
Married Clara Walker Yelton, October 12, 1957. Children: Deborah Poteat Emmons, Clara Poteat Frederick, James Donald Junior, Teresa Poteat Morris.