Charles Patrick Potts, age 54, passed away on January 26, 2019, in Charlotte, NC., with his loving wife by his side, after a courageous battle with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Not Otherwise Specified.

Patrick was born in Spokane, WA. on October 11, 1964. He graduated from Washington State University in 1987 and was a Kappa Sigma brother with a degree in Business and Marketing. He loved living life, laughter, his countless many friends and all people, traveling the world with friends and with the love of his life, great food, and wine. He enjoyed much success as a business leader and a successful entrepreneur. He was admired by his business partners and he inspired and was beloved by the employees he led. He was a true and generous friend, shared his talents in serving the communities where he lived, shared his incredible life stories and modeled his strength and humanity to all who knew him.

Patrick met the love of his life, Andrea Smith-Potts on October 12, 2005. While taking shelter from hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl they decided to marry. They were married shortly after on March 18, 2006. They recently moved to Shelby, NC where they settled into the community they love and began renovations on their lovely family home. The couple loved to always open their home to their many friends and family, and those fortunate enough to be their guests felt the love they had for each other and were lavished with the love bestowed on them.

Most recently, Patrick and his business partner, Ralf Heron founded Homeport Water Technologies, where he successfully launched a solution for non-polluting water treatment technology to the benefit of the worlds water crisis. This labor of love, to which he devoted his time and talents even during his illness, is just one lasting legacy that he leaves, and which will continue to improve our planets water crisis.

Patrick was also instrumental in the 2005 startup and success of Island Global Yachting. An international company which acquires and manages luxury yacht marinas and their upland properties. His vision, ability to identify, teach, and lead talented professionals is just another example of his brilliant leadership and drive. Patrick had a thirst for learning new technologies, inventing solutions, problem-solving, leading project teams, and sharing this knowledge and enthusiasm to colleagues and friends.

Patrick is survived by his bride and soulmate Andrea Smith-Potts, his fur baby, Mojo Potts, father and stepmother Charles R. and Billie Potts. His mother Helen Cody-Salter, brothers Steve Potts (Karen), Shawn Potts (Molly), stepbrother, Chris McDougal (Angie), stepsister, Heather Jabaay (Ryan). special sister-in-law, Dana Smith. Niece and nephews Brynn Thorne (Mark), Jesse Potts, Mckenzie, Mac, Ted, Jake, Connor, Nick, Braden, Drew and Luke.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cleveland County Country Club, 1360 E Marion St. Shelby, NC 28150.

At Patrick's request, Memorial donations made be made to: http://support.lymphoma.org/site/TR?px=1447537&fr_id=1410&pg=personal

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Potts