Obituary of Willie Austin Potter
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Mr. Willie Austin Potter, age 88, of Chestnut Grove Road, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning April 2, 2019 at his home. He was a native of Watauga County and the son of the late Lafayette and Orpha Norris Potter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother George Potter, sisters, Iva Lee Tuttle and Barbara Ann, and a grandson, Robert Potter.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bernice Burleson Potter; three sons, Billy Potter and wife Carol , Gary Potter, and Larry Potter and wife Sarah all of Boone; five sisters, China Alease Tuttle, Rose Osborne, Joyce Godsey, Gladys Cole and husband Danny, and Grace Potter; two brothers, Jimmy and Steve Potter. Three grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Austin Potter will be conducted Thursday morning, April 4, 2019 at 11 o’clock at the Meat Camp Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mike Townsend and Rev. Burl Greene. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 o’clock, one hour prior to services, at the church. Burial will follow with military honors provided by American Legion Post #130, in the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared with family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Potter family.