Obituary of Blaine Coolidge Potter

Blaine Coolidge Potter, age 85, of Todd, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone. Born May 28, 1935 in Watauga County, he was a son of Ted and Ann Mains Potter. Mr. Potter was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1955 until 1957. Coolidge had a gigantic place in his heart for those in need and always shared his home with many. A kind-hearted and generous man, he loved his family and friends. Mr. Potter is survived by two sisters, Emmer Potter of Todd and Nell Profitt of Hickory, by sisters-in-law, Sally, Bernice and Jewel Potter and by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael; four sisters, Alverdie Reece, Lydia Bell Moretz, Bonnie Lou Potter and Pearlee Potter and four brothers, Hoover, Boyd, Ted and Ervin Potter. Funeral services for Blaine Coolidge Potter will be conducted Thursday morning, July 2nd at 11:00 AM at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel. The body will ie in state from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 130. Burial will be in the Mains Cemetery. Due to Covid 19, requirements, those in attendance please observe social distancing and wear a mask for protection. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Watauga Humane Society, PO Box 1835, Boone, NC 28607 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at donors@stjude.org Online condolences may be shared with the family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Potter family. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Potter family.