Obituary of Gary W. Potter

Mr. Gary Wayne �Whitey� Potter, age 51, of Snyder Branch Road, Todd, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at home. Born March 4, 1961 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late Ervin Potter and Zelma Shores Potter. Gary was a mechanic and had most recently worked at Appalachian Auto Glass. He also worked for Vermont American and Ashe Lake Wrecker Service. He is survived by his wife; Thersia Potter, one daughter Alexus Potter of the home, one son; Ervin Potter of Meat Camp, two step sons; Chris Harmon of Boone and Jason Harmon of Winston-Salem, a grandson; Logan Harmon of Fayetteville, his mother; Zelma Shores Potter, two sisters; Mary Keplar and husband Randy and Betty Hodges and husband R. D. all of Boone, two brothers; Jerry Potter and wife Treva of Holden Beach, NC and Harold Potter and wife Beth of Mountain City, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his special grandmother; Myrtle Shores, (Granny Myrt); and grandparents; Richard Shores, Ted and Ann Potter. Funeral services for Mr. Gary Wayne �Whitey� Potter will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o�clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Potter Main Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home from noon until 2 o�clock. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alexus Potter Education Fund. Online condolences may be sent to Potter family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Potter family.