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Jeremy Potter Obituary
Jeremy was an outdoors person, who loved fishing, hunting, and drag racing. He also loved watching and rooting for the Buffalo Bills football team. He enjoyed going to Baltimore to watch the Yankees play, and spending time with his family, whom he loved and cared about.
Jeremy is survived by his longtime partner, Michelle Higgins; mother, Laura Watkins and her husband, Barry Watkins; father, Spencer E. Potter and his partner, Judy Simmonette; siblings, Jodi Smith (Lorris) and Bill Bibik; stepson, Kyle Barkle; "adopted" son, Thomas Jones; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Nichole Jones; and many extended family members and a larger circle of friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeremy's memory to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Potter
Buck Farber
August 31, 2013
Rest in Peace old friend! So shocking to hear that a childhood friend has passed away! Just a quick memory was Jeremy riding his old Boa Ski single ski dual track snowmobile he loved that thing! Goodbye for now!
Sue Gipe
August 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Eva Livesay
August 22, 2013
I'm sorry for your Loss. Jeremy was a great,kind and caring person. I knew Jeremy From Colonial Auto and Surry Equipment when he worked on my car at Surry. He will be greatly miss. The family is in my prays.
Dorothy Vertucci
August 22, 2013
Wow, it feels like Jeremy was always a part of the family. My children loved their Uncle Jerm,....not so little now but he still loved them. He was a hands on Uncle who was so laid back that even when all 4 were hanging off of him, he would just smile, oh and ask Shell to stop filming him. I am so happy that my kids ALL have amazing memories of their Uncle. We all will miss you so very much!
I am going to miss you so much Uncle Jerm!! I love you always and will forever carry you in my heart!
Jennifer Bidwell
August 21, 2013
Mae Brown
August 21, 2013
Michelle,
May this candle always burn bright, like the memories you have of Jeremy. I pray that peace finds your heart.
Rich and Terry Johnson
August 21, 2013
Dear Michelle, Rich and I are so sorry for your loss. First your son and now Jeremy. They are both together and resting in peace. Someday you will join them and they will be waiting for you with open arms.
Rich and Terry Johnson
August 21, 2013
Dear Michelle, Rich and I are so sorry for your loss. First your son and now Jeremy. They are both at rest and in peace now. Someday they will be waiting for you with open arms and you will be together once again.
August 21, 2013
shell, my heart breaks for you. my family and i want you yo know we are thinking of you. love you shell.. debbie, art, karen and matt and jonathan. we love you cuz....
Christie Bolton
August 21, 2013
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. I will miss you my friend.
August 21, 2013
michelle and family...altho i never knew jeremy or nick...my heart breaks for all youve gone thru in the last few years...keep strong michelle...they will be waiting for you one day with smiles on their faces...keep all the happy memories in your heart...god will help you be strong...sue geyer
Christie Bolton
August 21, 2013
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. I am a better person for knowing you. You will be missed greatly
Paula Argabright
August 21, 2013
Michelle, may this candle remind you of how strong his love was for you and light your way from here on.
Barbara flanders
August 21, 2013
Jeremy was such a great guy,my only hope is that everyone can find just a little peace in knowing that he is with his son.Jeremy will be missed.
Jennifer Rich
August 21, 2013
Rip I've only heard great things about you! I got the pleasure of hanging with you guys last year. Your missed by so many I hope your heart is at ease now that your with Nick
Please look out for Michelle & the rest of the family that misses you dearly.
Chris Brown
August 21, 2013
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Each time I met Jeremy I was impressed by how much he seemed to care for you & Kyle & how you lit up when he was around. My family & I love you very much & are here if you need anything. Our Thoughts & prayers are with you!
Paula Argabright
August 21, 2013
Mchelle, my heart is breaking for you and the family. Jeremy was such a great person and friend,and will be missed so much.
August 21, 2013
Unbelievable that he is gone. Stunned, as everyone is. Why the good ones go entirely too soon when the world needs more people like Jeremy, is such a mystery. Condolences to everyone. Lots of Love, John and Tom
Dan Hankin
August 21, 2013
Loyal, kind, generous, and humble, you were a great friend and an example to live by. Rest easy my friend.
Michelle Thacker
August 21, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Jeremy was such a good person. He touched so many lives and will be missed so much.
Shannon Gay
August 20, 2013
Jeremy you where a great friend, the times we had I will never forget ,we will all miss your smile, I know you are smiling now hold your boy.
Ginger & Richard Diamond
August 20, 2013
With a very heavy heart and a loss for words...love ya
Shannon Temple
August 20, 2013
I have only known Jeremy for a short while . But what i do know is he was a kind and caring person. And always helping others. Im sorry for the families loss.
August 20, 2013
Gone too soon. But you are at rest and no longer suffering.
Steve & Linda Wilkinson
Raleigh & Sandie Johnson
August 20, 2013
You will always be missed and forever in our hearts...
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