Richard "Ricky" Eric Potter, 57, of Carbondale and formerly of Cambria, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home in Carbondale.
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020, at Blairsville Cemetery, with Rev. R.H. Chitwood officiating. DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19: facial coverings are required; social distancing yourself from others; and refrain from hugging.
Ricky was born September 28, 1962, in Carbondale, to Kenneth Maben and Patsy Ann (Woods) Potter.
He is survived by his 3 children, Erica of Herrin, Nicole Anne of Oregon and Richard Eric Potter Jr. of Centralia; father, Kenneth Potter of Hurst; brothers, Ronald Potter and Roger Potter, both of Murphysboro, John Potter of Marion, Kevin Potter of Anna, and Kenneth Potter of Cambria; sister, Elizabeth Potter of Anna; grandson, Kaden Kai of Herrin; aunt, Brenda Woods of Cambria.
Ricky was preceded in death by his mother and son, Joshua Potter.
He was a painter for a construction company.
Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville assisted the family with arrangements.
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