Colburn Gerald Potter Obituary

We announce the death of Colburn Gerald Potter of Lapeer, Michigan, who passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 89. Colburn will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Potter and Marjorie Potter; his son Gerry Potter; and his sister Janet Williams. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn "Carol" Potter; his children, Blair Potter (Patty) of North Carolina, Leigh Smith (Mike) of Lapeer and Rick Potter of Melvindale; his daughter-in-law Rhonda Potter of Davison; his grandchildren, Colby Potter (Samantha) of North Carolina, Kelsey Potter of North Carolina, Skylar Potter (Kendayl) of Grand Blanc, Landon Potter (Nichole) of North Carolina, Kyle Smith of Lapeer and Blair Meharg (Connor) of Yale; his great grandchildren, Credence, Easton, Willow Potter of North Carolina and Gwen Potter of Grand Blanc; and his sister Cheryl Burns of Hadley.