Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Leroy Potter

(From Parker Mortuary)

Leroy David Potter, age 88 of Joplin, passed away February 23, 2016.

He was born July 13, 1927 in Warwick, OK. He was a retired Joplin school teacher and longtime former employee of International Paper Co. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a long-standing member of Joplin Host Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by a wife, Opal; a wife, Georgia; and a close companion, Helen Highley.

Survivors include sons, Gary F. Potter and wife Jean Marie, Dale W. Potter; daughters, Karen L. Brown and husband Thomas, Nancy R. Potter and husband Randy; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Briskey and her family.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary with visitation following.

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