Kolton Joe Potts

Kolton Joe Potts, the cherished infant son of Hailey Potts, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

A ceremony celebrating his brief, yet impactful life will take place on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kolton was born on November 13, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Despite his delicate size, he was a fighter that exhibited remarkable resilience. His determined grip and strong kick with his left foot were evident, and he always graced the room with his radiant smile. On December 19th, Kolton was lovingly baptized.

Kolton leaves behind a legacy of love with his loving mother, Hailey Potts, sister, Logan Lambert, uncles, Jeremy Joe Cothron, Jaden Prince, Alex Vandiver, Lucas Vandiver, aunt, Alexis Cothron, grandparents, Donnie Joe & Angela Cothron, Kim & Scott Vandiver, and great grandparents, Shelia Matthews and Susan & Jeff Potts.

Awaiting a joyous reunion in heaven, Kolton was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Lanena Rae Moore/Anderson, great great grandparents, Billy Joe Cothron, Helen Marie Cothron, Anna Arbuckle, uncle, Kolton Mayes, and great aunt, Kay McKenzie.

In a heartfelt tribute, his uncles Jaden Prince, Jeremy Joe Cothron, Alex Vandiver and Lucas Vandiver will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include Dr. Graham, the doctors, nurses, and staff of the St. Thomas Midtown NICU, the doctors, nurses, and staff of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital NICU.

“Kolton had plans to be an annoying brother to Logan because that is what brothers do. I can picture them running around the house playing tag and having nerf wars. I really would have had my hands full, but it would have been worth it because of the love I have for my kids. I can see him asking me to help him do flips and to wrestle. Of course, all the grandparents would spoil him with love. I’m sure Kim would have to get him something every time they went to town. I can also imagine him driving me insane because that is what thick headed stubborn boys do, and he was definitely that.  You could see that in the fight that he gave every day. From about twenty-two weeks in-utero to thirty-six days after being born he gave his all. It is difficult for us to understand the reasons God would allow such pain and hardships for Kolton, myself, and all of us that so closely care and love them, but rest assured Kolton Joe Potts is in heaven right now praising God and waiting on us to be there with him some day. He has no more pain, no more worry, and no more sorrow. He only has joy. A joy we will only know if we have accept God into our hearts and truly asked for forgiveness for our sins. Maybe Kolton’s purpose was to make sure at least one more person found God. I can see us now singing while walking the golden streets in heaven.

Dear Lord and Savior,

Thank you for Kolton. Thank you for the time we had. And most of all, thank you for allowing him to be with you. Please help us all follow a path that brings us back together one day. Help us through the grieving by giving us a sincere sense of calm and tranquility. Let us REJOICE  through you. Amen.”     -Hailey Potts (mother)