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Clarke Potter Obituary

POTTER, CLARKE J. JR., 67, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Norton Pavilion Hospice Inpatient Unit. He was born May 9, 1944 in Dennison, IA and a longtime resident of Louisville. Clarke was a devoted husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather. He had an entrepreneurial business career with a focus on commercial construction. Clarke was an officer in the U.S. Army and served overseas in Korea. He was also a graduate of the University of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarke J. Potter, Sr.

Clarke is survived by his wife, Anna Clore Potter: his mother, Marie Potter: his brother, Steve Potter (Kaye); his sons, Scott Potter (Aynsley), Christopher Todd Potter (Whitney), Gregory Potter (Kandace); his daughter, Dana Hoben; his grandchildren, Mason, Abby, Caroline, Allison and Hadley Potter, Brendan and Aidan Hoben.

Memorial service will be private. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane.

Memorials to the Kentucky Humane Society.



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Published by Courier-Journal on Jun. 7, 2011.

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M B (Bill) Neace

June 15, 2011

Dear Steve - Your loss is my loss. Great memories of both of you from some years ago. The Potter clan is in my prayers. If feasible contact me when you have the opportunity. God bless.

June 14, 2011

Steve--I just learned yesterday of Clark's death and am so sorry. It brought back many wonderful memories of growing up in Crescent Hill and the good times I shared with the both of you on the golf course and at school. You have my deepest sympathy. He was a really good guy. David Leibson

Chaplain Rita

June 11, 2011

Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.

Velvet Yeager

June 9, 2011

Anna: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord surround you and your family with HIS strength, grace and peace during this time. Please know that I am lifting you up in prayer. "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Marlaine & Mark White

June 8, 2011

Anna,

We are sorry to hear of Clarke's passing. You and your family our in our hearts and prayers.

Beverly Lawrence

June 7, 2011

Anna,
I was so sorry to hear about Clark. He was always so nice to me and I really enjoyed getting to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tracy Williams

June 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.

Michelle Pendleton

June 7, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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