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Roger Potter Obituary

ELIZABETHTON - Roger "Dale" Potter, age 74, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at his residence. He was the son of the late Ree and Mary Potter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Jack and Elizabeth Hughes.

Dale was the Assistant Principal and Principal at Happy Valley Elementary School. He also previously taught at Cloudland Elementary School. Dale was a member of Range Community Christian Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family on their farm, playing golf and raising cattle.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marisa Potter, of the home; daughter, Dr. Christian Robinette, his pride and joy; son-in-law, Nick Robinette, who he loved very much; grandson, Jack Hayden Robinette, "a dandy"; sister, Shirley Ellis and several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service and interment for Dale will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in the Mausoleum of Peace of Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Ken Overdorf and Mr. Chuck Milam officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:45 pm on Thursday.

The family will hold a gathering of family and friends between the hours of 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM following the graveside service at Range Community Christian Church, 175 Hart Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Everyone welcome.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Imagination Library, 111 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Paige Gilbert-Green and hospice nurses Megan and Heather for all their loving care and support during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be shared and sent to the family on our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services are honored to serve the Potter family. Office: 423-543-5544

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Dec. 19, 2023.

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Christine Buckley

December 22, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss .I had him for a 6th grade teacher at cloudland elementary he was one of my favorite teachers Marrisa your in my thoughts an prayer

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