Obituary of Harold Richard Potter

Harold Richard Potter, age 46, of Boone, passed away October 2, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a battle with cardiac disease. Born December 30, 1972 in Watauga County, Harold was a son of Ervin and Zelma Potter of Todd. Harold was a graduate of Watauga High School. He was a Master Auto Glass Technician at Appalachian Auto Glass in Boone for 24 years. Faithful to family and friends, Harold was always ready to step up in times of sickness and special needs. He was a friend to all who knew him and loved to go fishing with his friends. He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Randy) Keplar of Vilas and Betty (RD) Hodges of Boone and a brother, Jerry (Treva) Potter of Holden Beach. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Thersia Potter of Todd; two nieces, Rebecca Price and Alexus Potter, always called 'Isabelle' by Harold; nephew, Ervin Potter and great-nephew, Braydon Price. In addition to his parents, Ervin and Zelma, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne 'Whitey' Potter and brother-in-law, Bob Farthing. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2019 at 3 o'clock, officiated by Rev. R D Hodges and Rev. Kevin Combs. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:30 until 3 o'clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. The family suggests memorials to Hebron Colony Ministries, 356 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607, or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA, 23058-5216. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Potter family.