John Poticny, 75, Peachtree City, died Jan. 24, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with family and friends. He was retired from Smith Kline pharmaceutical company. Memorial services were at the First Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Dr. David Miller officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Poticny, Peachtree City; children, Robert J. and Marella Poticny, Savannah, Janet and Jeff Brown, and Judy and Jeff Ogle, all of Peachtree City; grandchildren, Brian, Mark and Elizabeth Poticny, Savannah, Taylor, Zach, Garrett and Jack Brown, Peachtree City, and Andrew, Daniel and Patrick Ogle, Peachtree City; and a sister, Margaret Rees, Parma, Ohio. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.