Matthew Aaron Poteet
April 29, 2022
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Matthew Aaron Poteet, 54, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia passed away suddenly on April 29 th, 2022. Matt was a graduate of Appalachia High School and Clinch Valley College (The University of Virginia’s College at Wise). He was a former employee of the town of Big Stone Gap and a longtime member of the Big Stone Gap Rescue Squad. He enjoyed visiting casinos, science fiction, and his two beloved cats. Matthew brought happiness and joy, with his constant smile and a joke, wherever he went. His enduring legacy will be the passionate love and devotion he had for his family, especially for his late sister Jennifer Mullins. Matthew was the son of the late William G. Poteet and the late Helen F. Poteet, née Myers, of Appalachia, VA. He is survived by his life partner Johnny Mumpower of the home; brother Dr. Mark Poteet (Keith Donnelly), Pittsburgh, PA; sister Libby Barton (Greg), Lancaster, SC; sister Amy Poteet (Sam Weaver), DeSoto, WI; brother-in-law Leroy Mullins of Big Stone Gap, VA; nephew Will Rose and niece Mia Weaver; and special friend Vicki Swiney. The family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 pm Tuesday, May 3 at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, VA. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 pm at the American Legion Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, officiated by Rev. Robert Hill.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Matthew Aaron Poteet, 54, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia passed away suddenly on April 29 th, 2022. Matt was a graduate of Appalachia High School and Clinch Valley College (The University of Virginia’s College at Wise).... View Obituary & Service Information