Obituary of James Frank Potter
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James Frank Potter, 80, of Hickory, and a native of Watauga County, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Born March 17, 1937 in Watauga County, he was a son of William and Blanche Thomas Potter. Mr. Potter was an active member of the Granite Falls Church of Christ. He was employed at Drexel Heritage Furniture Company for 40 years. The love of his life was his family and in his spare time he enjoyed gardening, buying and trading at flea markets, and searching for items at yard sales.
Mr. Potter is survived by his daughter, Anita P. Eckert and husband, Scott, of Hickory;
two grandchildren, Mark Eckert of Chicago, IL and Melissa Eckert of Morganton; sister, Zella Parkinson of Elkton, MD and brother John Lee Potter of Mountain City, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Lewis Potter; sons, Jerry and Gary Dean Potter; sisters, Edith Brown and Mary Weaver; and brothers, Bruce and Clyde Potter.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, December 3rd, at 2 oclock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Evangelist Frank Johnson. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 oclock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory in Boone is serving the Potter family.