Obituary of Earl K. Potter

PRESTON HOLLOW - Earl Kenneth Potter, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a brief illness. Born in Catskill on October 10, 1935, he was raised in Preston Hollow. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in Preston Hollow and went on to graduate from Middleburgh High School. Earl went to work for his father, in business as Alton S. Potter Building Supply in Preston Hollow. He then worked for many years at Peckham Industries, hauling equipment and working in the quarry. Earl purchased a farm in 1978 and ran Potter Farms with his family, raising dairy and beef cattle. The farm was sold in 2005. Earl also made guns, and ran several times for Highway Superintendent in Rensselaerville. He attended the Preston Hollow Baptist Church, and was a member of Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company, Rensselaerville Ambulance and a founding member of Northern Star Riders. Earl is survived by his wife, Ellen M. Hillicoss Potter; children, Earl David Potter (Kathy), Karen M. Strobeck (Jud), Michael Potter and Deborah LiVecchi (Joseph); brother, Lloyd Potter (Clara); 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Friday, March 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville. Services of remembrance will begin at 7 p.m. Following cremation, Earl's ashes will be buried at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company, Rensselaerville Ambulance or Bayard Elsbree Memorial Park will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com.