Richard Evan Potts

Richard “Dick” Evan Potts was born on January 11, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to Ida (McCall) and Harley “Mike” Potts. He grew up in Obetz, Ohio and graduated from Hamilton Township High School in 1953. Dick passed away on Friday June 11, 2021 from a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Turner), of 56 years; his children Pam (Tom) Little, 2 sons, Stephen and Michael Potts and their spouses. Adored by his grandchildren, Michelle Potts, Jeffrey (Sarah) Little, Angela (Joseph) Mierzwa, Bryant Ireland, Cambre, Hunter, and Olivia Potts; great grandchildren, Theodore Little, Zelie and Adelaide Mierzwa; sister, Nancy (John) Young; and “fur babies”, Jinx and Snowball. Dick worked for the CSX Railroad for 35 years and as a part-time upholsterer. He was also a member of the Groveport Masonic Lodge No. 0240 and the Central Ohio Computer Club in Newark, Ohio. Dick loved to travel and go on family vacations to the beach where pier and surf fishing were his passion. He also loved to read, work crossword puzzles, and play Words with Friends on the computer. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday June 16, 2021 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home 550 Hill Rd. N., Pickerington, Ohio 43147. A masonic service will be held there at 7:45 as visitation concludes. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Greenway of Reynoldsburg United Methodist officiating. Interment will follow the service at Harrison Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice 1177 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215.