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John M. POTTER

1934 - 2018

John M. POTTER obituary, 1934-2018, Umatilla, FL

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors

326 East Orange Avenue

Eustis, Florida

John POTTER Obituary

John M. Potter, 83, of Umatilla, passed away on June 17, 2018. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and spent his working career in the practice of law. He had his own private practice and also represented the Glades County School Board for the period of 28 years. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis. John will be deeply missed by his wife Monika of 28 years as well as his children; John Potter II of West Palm Beach, Jennifer Hoban of Mount Dora, FL, David (Cynthia) Potter of Clewiston, and Kimberley (Matthew) Brown of Houston, TX, his step children; Barbara A. (Hal M.) Groves of Clermont, FL, Linda May Creson of Montverde, FL and Aren Chris (Laura Rose) Fortmueller of Ocoee, FL, John also leaves 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778 or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4317 Mary Street, Eustis, FL 32726. Memorial services will be held in St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis, the date and time will be posted on HamlinHilbish.com Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors 326 E. Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 352-357-4193

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Published by Palm Beach Post on Jun. 21, 2018.

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July 10, 2018

I truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolence go out to the family and friends of John. May the God of all comport grant you peace and strength during the difficult time (psalm 29:11).

Monica

July 10, 2018

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to family and friends. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father such as knowing that we can see our loved ones again can bring us comfort and soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13, 14

June 29, 2018

Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. May the God of all comfort make your hearts firm at this difficult time. Find comfort in the words found at 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

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