Owen Potter, age 81, of Oak Hill went to rest in paradise Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a brief illness. Owen was born March 20, 1932 in Jackhorn , KY to the late William Sherman and Augie (Reynolds) Potter. He was a member of the Pyro Church of Christ. Owen began serving the Lord at the age of 17. Owen retired from the Southern Ohio Coal Company March 20, 1994. He was a 53-year member of the United Mine Workers of America. He also worked at the Ford Motor Co. in Cleveland and the logging industry in Jackson County.
He was married to Janice (Tolliver) in Jackhorn , KY on November 18, 1950. Into this loving union was born seven children, Allen (Connie) Potter, Ivan (Carol) Potter, Clyde (Ruthie) Potter, Diana (Jim) Sims, Greg (Carla) Potter and Carol Potter, all of Oak Hill, OH, and Rhonda (Danny) Butler of Jackson; grandchildren, Kim Kidd, Paula McClary, Amy Potter, Allen Wayne Potter Jr., Ryan and Brandon Potter, Jared and Jordan Potter, Grant Lloyd, Bradley and Carley Potter, Taylor and Breanna Butler; great-grandchildren, Bobby, Ashley, Nathan and Austin Kidd, Dakota Smith, Kayden Leck, Grace and Sullivan (lil O) Potter, Eli and Evan Potter and Aidan Lloyd; sisters-in-law, Joyce Vicki Potter (who was more like a sister) and Emma Miller; brother-in-law, J.E. (Sue) Tolliver; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Along with parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Odeen, Clyde, Jimmy and Irvin; sisters, Dorothy and Mattie; as well as sister-in-law, Martha (Strange) Potter.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Minister Joe Fox of Beattyville, KY officiating. His final resting place will be at C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill. Friends can call from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Owen wished for donations to be given to help children through the St. Jude’s Children Hospital and “Growing Oaks” Food Program at Oak Hill Elementary.
He never met a stranger and loved to watch sports, especially when his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids were involved. He was a big supporter and encouraged every child to obtain as much education as possible. Most importantly, he wanted to talk to people about the Lord.
Online condolences can be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com.
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