Bruce William Potter, 79
SMYRNA - Bruce William Potter passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023.
He was born March 5, 1943 to the late Medford and Prunella Potter.
Bruce graduated from John Bassett Moore High School, Smyrna, in 1961. He was a self-employed 6th generation contractor for many years.
He loved hunting, fishing, and had been a teacher of Tae Kwon Do at what is now JBM Middle School in Smyrna. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Smyrna; past president of the Smyrna-Clayton Rotary Club; a member of the Masons (Harmony Lodge #13); a former cub scout leader and little league manager; a member of the American Legion; and a life member of Citizens Hose Co., Smyrna.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a son, Duane Potter; and a grandson, Brian Potter Jr.
He is survived by his companion for over 37 years, Gloria Daniels; two sons, Randy (Doris), and Brian (Laura); two brothers, Ronald Potter (Juanita) and Dennis Potter (Sandy); 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and Gloria's daughter, JJ Anglin.
Services will be held 12 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 11 AM. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Weston Senior Living Center at Highfield Masonic Home of Delaware, 4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.
To leave a condolence, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com
Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.