FRANKLIN - Ray Thomas Potts, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, after a period of declining health.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Paul Thomas and Allie Ray Potts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Billie Bert Pruett Potts. Ray was a United States Army veteran. He was the owner of Potts Funeral Home and worked at the Belden Corp. He later owned and operated a long-haul trucking business. He enjoyed woodworking and doing mechanic work on just about anything.
He is survived by his son, Tommy Potts; daughter-in-law, Fay Fox Potts; grandsons, Nathan Huscusson and Nick Potts; great-granddaughter, Mallory Huscusson; and special caregiver and friend, Debbie Coffey.
The funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 22 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves officiated. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Lyman Holland, Jack Dillard, Robert Jenkins, Stan Southard, Keith Vinson and Mike Coates.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Appalachian Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 81, Franklin, NC, 28744.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.