Robert-Potter-Obituary

U.S. District Judge Robert Potter

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Charlotte, North Carolina

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Robert Potter, who for nearly two decades ran one of the nation's toughest courtrooms, died today. He was 86. Potter's lengthy sentences and stern lectures earned him a nickname he disliked: “Maximum Bob.” Despite his tough reputation, friends and colleagues described Potter as...

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Remembering you all this weekend and missing you always! Judge Potter was the greatest influence in my adult life! I was very blessed to be a part of your family and I thank you for that!

To the family of Judge Robert Potter,

I offer my sympathy,prayers and love. Judge Potter was such a nice man. He was kind and funny. I feel so blessed to have known him. May God bless this family with comfort in knowing that he is now resting.

Sincerely,
Thelma Redmond

To the Potter Family,
Judge Potter was one of the finest men I have had the honor to know.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Jane Scott

Mary & Phil-
Please accept our condolences in the loss of Mary's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Patsy Brison & Scott Camp
Asheville, N.C.

To the Potter Family,

Having had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mary and Ann, seeing Judge Potter and his family at Green's on Saturday mornings, and being a part of the legal community in Charlotte, I know the Nation has lost a committed servant of justice. May God bless your family and guide you through these times.

To Mary & Phil Summa,
I'm so sorry to hear of Judge Potter's death. No matter what a parent's age or condition, and irrespective of the knowledge that death is inevitable, such loss is never easy and always difficult to bear. Thank God you have all your wonderful memories to cherish and share. I encourage you to share them often.
Sincerely,
John Logan
Campbell Law Class of '84
Chapter 13 Trustee, Raleigh

My prayers is for all the family to know the love and joy Judge Potter found in the lives of his and Kathleen's families. Having known him for more than 40 years, I know his heart was always open to kindness. I will always remember his dry wit and our enjoyable times of discussing "politics". May God rest his soul. My love to Mary, Bob, Anne and especially Kathleen. Phil and Bob completed a near perfect family. I'm sure the grandchildren will learn of the foundation they will be...

To the Potters, Summas, and Gleasons:
Your family has had a powerful positive impact on my family. People that fight the good fight are the ones that can truly "give a reason for the hope that is within...." I am grateful for the role your family has played in our lives and the life of our community. Mrs. Potter, thank you for your faithful service to the Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Gabe's. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you as you walk this difficult...

It has been a blessing to know Judge Potter and all of his family. They are in my prayers, at this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace with his Lord.