Troy D. Potter, Sr., 98, of Raleigh, former resident of Mesic, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 after a brief stay at Brookdale Assisted Living in Port Orange, Florida. Troy was born in Lowland to Marvin and Essie Rice Potter on April 24, 1917.
He is survived by children, Brenda Harris Wilkinson of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Cheryl Potter of Raleigh, and Troy Potter, Jr., of Mesic; grandchildren, Bill Harris, Brad Harris, Christa Pye, Eric Potter & A.J. Potter; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
His service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. His beloved niece, Dr. Maria Ann Clark Fleshood, will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern.
The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.
Troy was a farmer, businessman, civic leader, serving on the Board of Education and Chairing the Board of County Commissioners. Some of his proudest moments were the roll he helped play in restoring the Coast Guard Station to Hobucken, consolidating the school system in Pamlico County, helping found the technical school which was to grow into the Pamlico County Community College.
He was a member of the Bayboro Masonic Lodge 331 and a Scottish Rite Mason. His life was devoted to Bay Creek Christian Church and the progress of Pamlico County.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bay Creek Christian Church, c/o Shirley Morris, 10962 NC Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515.
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