Jeffrey Potter

Jeffrey Potter, 53, of 720 Walnut Grove Road, Harrisburg, IL died Saturday January 14, 2017 at 5:15 am at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 19, 2017 at 11 am at Pankeyville Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at the church. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family, envelopes will be provided. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL have been entrusted with the services. He was born on January 17, 1963 in Harrisburg, IL to Harold Potter Sr. and Virginia (Back) Potter whom survives. He married the former Beverly Roberts on August 29, 1986 by the Reverend Willie Potter. Jeff started learning how to become a technician as a teenager; working in his grandfathers business. He worked on vehicles even building his own race car. After high school he moved to Taylorville, IL and drove a oil truck. He also lived in Florida for a time laying down sod. Moving back to Harrisburg, IL he worked in different businesses whether it was driving or working on All Terrains or vehicles. Jeff attended trainings becoming certified in small engine repair which he worked for a number of years. He then moved on to become a machinist, there was no engine he couldn't fix or run. He then obtained his CDL license and started driving again which he was doing at the present time. He is survived by his wife: Beverly Potter of Harrisburg, IL Parents Harold "Bud" and Virginia Potter Sr. of Harrisburg,IL 2 Daughters: Brittney (Scott) Britt of Harrisburg, IL and Brandi (Nick) Wright of New Burnside, IL; Son: Brandon Potter of Harrisburg, IL; 2 Brothers: Harold (Joella) Potter Jr of Tuscon, AZ and Bill “Martha” Potter of Brooksville, FL; 2 Sisters: Kris (David) Holmes of Carrier Mills, IL and Lisa (Tim) Rice of Harrisburg, IL; and 3 Grandchidren: Aiden Britt, Payten Wright and Kolten Britt. He was preceeded in death by his grandparents: Reverend Willie and Helen Potter and Carrie Back.