Cecil "Sonny" Howard Potter Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 78. He was a reserve police officer for Gretna, he won an award Gretna Jaycee of the year, and was an Air Force Veteran. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golf, bowling and spending time with his family.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary Gwen Potter for over 25 years. Father of John Wayne Potter(Anne), James Carl Potter (Andrea), Shawn Symington and William "Buddy" Van Ness. Brother of Martha Earline Moerer (Robert) and Robert Potter (Barbara). Grandfather of Adelyn Elise Potter, Taylor Van Ness, Chloe Van Ness, Jaison Symington and Tristan Symington. He will also be missed by numerous nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his mother Viola Williford, his father Cecil Howard Potter Sr., his brother Carl Benjamin Potter, his step son Thomas TJ Van Ness Jr., and son in law James Symington.
A visitation will held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm, and a service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to cover funeral costs to Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home.
