Leo Potter

Leo Potter, age 79, a Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born November 24, 1937 and died October 1, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired supervisor with Burroughs-Ross-Colville, member of the Church of Christ at Earlyville and son of the late Arlis Clifton and Bertie Lucile Bales Potter. Mr. Potter is survived by wife, Geraldine Potter of Rock Island; children and spouses, Ricky and Tammy Potter of McMinnville, TN and Kimberly Denise and Terry L. Boyd of Rock Island; grandson, Codie Phifer of Rock Island; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Karen Potter of McMinnville; step-sister, Pat Hutchins and husband Jessie of Rock Island; several nieces and nephews; special cousin, Clifford Starkey and wife Khyva of McMinnville; and special friend, Don Crouch and wife Jane. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in High’s Chapel with Bill Walkup to officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery on Hwy. 30 with military grave rites conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.