Carlton C. Potts

Date of Death: January 1, 1900

Carlton C. Potts, 86
Carlton C. Potts, 86, of Lafayette, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at his residence.
Born Dec. 24, 1923, in Livingston County, Ky., he was the son of the late Lorenzo Dowl and Emma Stone Potts. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to Williamson County, Ill. He graduated from Marion High School in 1940 and later attended Lockyear Business College in Evansville.
He served with the Army?s 10th Mountain Division in Italy during World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for repeatedly driving an ambulance into enemy fire and retrieving wounded American soldiers.
On July 4, 1946, he married Judy McAtee Potts, and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2003.
Mr. Potts retired from Lafayette?s TRW/Ross Gear plant in 1993, after 30 years. He also maintained his own business, Potts Tree Expert Co., for a number of years.
In the 1970?s he ran the Boston Marathon and was ranked #1 runner over 50 years old in Indiana, and #12 nationally. More recently he was an annual participant in the Area IV Senior Olympics, where this past summer he won the “Most Medals by a Male Participant” award.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1154, and frequented the Senior Center at Columbian Park, where he enjoyed playing pool and bingo. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Surviving are four sons, Carlton Potts II (wife: Judy) of Lafayette, John Potts (wife Susan) of Greenfield, Stephen Potts (wife Dorene) and J. Daniel Potts (wife Jill), both of West Lafayette; and a sister, Martha Levi of Marion, Ill.
Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Johnny Potts; 2 sisters, Anna Drinkard and Ollie Clark; and a grandson, James Travis Potts.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette. Graveside Service 12 noon (EST) [1 p.m. (CST)

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Carlton, John, Stephen and Daniel:

I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Carlton. I have been out of town on business and just found out today (02/12/2010) about your loss. I know how difficult this must be for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Don Levi

6802 Minuteman
Crystal Lake, Il. 60012
don@testdog.com

Carlton and Judy:

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I know your faith will eventually soothe your loss and strengthen you. Cherish those memories and wrap yourself in the warmth they will bring. May God continue to guide and bless you.

Jesse Moore

Sorry to here about your dad wish someone would have called me or mom to let us know Joann and I could have came to the showing tonight if we had known Please call me at 317-781-7963 Odell

To the entire Potts family,

May the memories you cherish fill your heart with peace today and give you the strength and courage to sustain you on your way.

Our prayer is that God would comfort you in your time of sorrow.

With Sympathy

Philip, Toi & Kavon Clark

So sorry to hear About Carlton&s passing he was a good person

Scott

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jhon & Carlton,

Sorry to here of your loss, You Dad was a great guy! You are all in our paryers.

Dan & Jan Brunner

I am very sorry for your loss. I was one of your Mom&s bridge buddy and remember meeting all of you at her house, she was truly a wonderful person and we had many good times together, and I still miss her.

Steve, I am sorry to read about Carlton passing. Losing our parents is harder than ever imagined. Someone so special can never be forgotten.

Thinking of you and the C. Potts family with sympathy

To the family of Mr. Potts:
I met Carlton during Senior Games three or four years ago when my company, Addus Healthcare, sponsored the event. He became a dear friend and would stop by our office once in awhile to chat. Every year during Senior Games, we would have a picture taken together . . . pictures I will always cherish. I always enjoyed talking with Carlton about his years of running and his time in the war. In October 2008, Carlton came to the Just Walk event at the 4-H fairgrounds. At that event, my husband had the pleasure of meeting Carlton, too. I remember Carlton was excited to get his picture taken that day with Purdue Pete and I made him copies of the pictures. I also took photos of him last year at the Senior Games when he was named "Male Participant with the Most Medals". He was very honored to receive that certificate! Carlton always asked about my children and would call on occasion just to say "hi". What I will remember most about Carlton is his smile and his great sense of humor! I will miss him so much . . . espcially at the 2010 Senior Games! It will not be same without my friend! My condolences are with his entire family.

Sincerely,
Nicole Milks

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.