Sheko Poteete

Sheko M. Poteete was born September 22, 1976 in Akron,Ohio to his parents Carolyn D. Poteete and Michael Harvey, Passed away peacefully on November 11,2025. Sheko was Loved by many Family and Friends and just about everyone he came in contact with through out his lifetime. He attended Akron Public Schools, As a small boy he loved Pee Wee football and he played the game very well, I called him "Rock-em Sock-em Sheko" and as he grew he created his own Dress Code "his Style" and wrist Watches (oh my goodness) He loved them. He always had a uniqueness about himself that made him a special kinda dude the kind that could capture your attention. Through out his life he did many things and had multiple talents, a Rapper, Hustler, Poet and even a comedian, cause he sure could make you laugh with the things that would come out his mouth. And his smile was so contagious You couldn't help but smile and laugh too, every time you saw him. I could go on and on about Sheko, However I would like to hear some of your memories about Sheko in our Celebration of His Life.

He was Preceded in death by his grandmother Dorethea V. Poteete and Grandfather Cullen W. Poteete Jr. Step Grandmother Patricia Poteete, Uncle & Aunt Martin Eugene and Lou Ethel (Cobbs) Younger, God Brother-Cousin Monti (Boss) Pitts Little Duetta (lit Doo)Nurse ,and Boo Feaster.

He leaves to morn his passing, His Mother Carolyn D. Poteete, Step Father Deacon Michael Lykes Sr., Uncle Jimmie L. Younger, Uncle Bobby L. Jackson(Rae). God Mother Carolyn "Binky" Pitts, Brother Michael Lykes JR., Sister Goddess Clemons, Brother-Cousin Christopher M. Younger (Fonda), God Sister-Cousin Shanti Pitts, Uncles Cullen Emile and Bruce Poteete, Brother-Cousin Nigal Adams, Cousins Lyn Younger and Nikita Ortiz (Rafael), Aunt Michelle Poteete Smith-Bey, Grand Aunts Jessie Mitchell, Cindy Hall (Ho Cake), Priscilla Braggs (Al), Son Devon and Daughter Fatacia, 2 grandchildren by Fatacia and 11 grandchildren by his son Devon, and 3 amazing Nephews Jace, Mical and Maison and host of other family members and friends.

Homegoing service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 noon with visitation from 10:00 am until start of service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.

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