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John Palmer Potter

1928 - 2014

John Palmer Potter obituary, 1928-2014, Fort Walton Beach, FL

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

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McLaughlin Mortuary - Fort Walton Beach

17 Chestnut Avenue SE

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

John Potter Obituary

LT. Col. John Palmer Potter, USAF (retired), died in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. on July 28, 2014, after a long illness. John was born in Joliet, Ill. on June 8, 1928, to Edward and Ella Potter. John was a fighter pilot that served in various places including Vietnam. John is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Joanne; sister, Connie Cole; sons, John Jr., Jerome; Benjamin and grandson Asa. Memorial service Aug 16 1 pm at 1st United Methodist Church, 103 First Street Fort Walton Beach, FL and reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family asks to send a donation to: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for Elephant and Rhino Conservation or your favorite charity. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Aug. 13, 2014.

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Kelly Custer

February 19, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. " It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" I had a wonderful time listening to big band swing music with you and Joanne.

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