Marion "Sonny" Dee Potter

Sonny Potter, age 83 of Gatesville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Restland Cemetery with Pastor Max Gunn officiating. His family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Scott’s Funeral Home.

Marion Dee Potter was born on March 1, 1943 in Belton, Texas to the late Abner and Flora Diserens Potter. He grew up and attended school in Rock Springs, Arnett, Levita and Gatesville. In 1961 he married Jacqueline Thomas, and together they made their home in Gatesville, where they raised their four children, Kevin, Kyle, Justin, and Myra. Sonny later married Mimi Washburn in 1989.

Sonny was a carpenter by trade, building many homes in the Central Texas area. He was also a lifelong rancher and a member of the Central Texas Cattleman’s Association. Sonny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed a good bar stool.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mimi; sister, Frances Scruggs; daughter-in-law, DeLisa Potter; and grandson, Colt Schiff.

He is survived by his children, Kevin Potter and wife Jeanette, Kyle Potter and wife Deda, Justin Potter and wife Vickie, and Myra Tubbs and husband Bobby; stepsons, Eric Washburn and wife Lisa, and Patrick Washburn and wife Melissa; sister, Catherine Dopita; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and his beloved dog Sugar.