Tony Potter Obituary
Tony is the beloved companion of 40 years to Patti Matthews. He is preceded in death by his first wife Sandra Potter. Loving father of Toni Lynn (Dean Depriest) Potter and the late Mark Potter. Tony was like a father to Scott Matthews. Grandfather of Joshua, Nicklaus, Samantha, Danny and Westin. Dear brother of the late Don Potter and the late Sandra "Sue" (Keith) Franklin.
Tony loved his job of over 60 years as a Master Electrician. He also enjoyed everything about cars, especially his '57 Ford Fairlane and '82 Chev. Camero.
A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 North Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday, January 31st at 1 PM. Friends may visit 12 noon until time of service. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Society appreciated.
Lynch & Sons Funeral Home has partnered with Hospitality House in Commerce Township. Tony's family asks that you please consider bringing a canned or other non-perishable food item to the funeral home during your visit. This will help others in our community in memory of Tony.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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