Douglas Dean Potter

Name: Visitation
Start: 03/14/2024 01:00 PM
End: 03/14/2024 03:00 PM
Location: Sharp Funeral Homes

February 7, 1932 — March 5, 2024

Linden

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.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel

1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430

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