Return to Station Listings

Douglas Dean Potter

Born: 2/7/1932
Died: 3/5/2024
Age: 92
Community: Linden, MI

POTTER, Douglas Dean - age 92, of Linden, died March 5, 2024. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 with Pastor Marvin Downs officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM - 3 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Douglas was born February 7, 1932 in Flushing, MI, the son of Arnold and Irene (Collins) Potter. He was a graduate of Flint Northern High School and married Dorothy Hoss on February 9, 1952. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Tank Commander in the Korean War. Douglas retired from General Motors in 1980 after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and had four hole-in-ones. He also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his family. Surviving are: wife, Dorothy Potter; son, Douglas (Vickie) Potter of Highland; daughter, Sherry (Richard) Hunt of Linden; granddaughter, Jennifer (Gene) Kopczyk of Metamora; grandson, Tom (Suzanne) Danner of Linden; five great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, William and Cecil Potter; sister, Natalie Schubert. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and aides at Symphony of Linden and the team from Residential Hospice that cared for Douglas, especially, Cheryl. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Copyright © 2025 Direct Obits, LLC

  Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel

,

Phone: (810) 629-9321

Web Site: http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Get a Map to this location...

Visitation
Date:   3/14/2024
Time:   1:00 PM
The family will receive friends from 1 PM - 3 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel 1000, W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   3/14/2024
Time:   3:00 PM
 
Location:  
1000 Silver Lake Rd.
Fenton, MI 48430

Get a Map to this location...

Official:   Pastor Marvin Downs

Return to Station Listings