William "Bill" Potter, Jr., 84, of Lake Placid went to be with his Lord Sunday morning March 18, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 28, 1927 in Chattanooga, TN to parents Elsie (Powell) and William Potter, Sr. Mr. Potter served his country in the US Navy during WWII as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class in the Seabees. After being honorably discharged from the service Bill went to technical school for four years as journeyman electrician working 10 years in construction a then working for Jordan Marsh and Macys for 43 years. Mr. Potter was very active in faith, serving as Chairman of Deacons for 37 years at the Ives Dairy Baptist Church in North Miami. After retiring Mr. Potter moved to Lake Placid where he was active in the First Baptist Church of Lake Placid. Bill enjoyed a good game of golf and work in the yard, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Potter is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Wilma Jean, daughters; Diane Flowers (Doug) of NC, Brenda Hightower (Jim) of Islamorada, FL, Susan Ulyak (Ed) of Daytona, FL, sons; Billy Potter of Hollywood, FL and David Potter (Tracy) of Auburndale, FL , 8 grandchildren; Michael, Kellie, Shannon, Craig, Ret, Tammy, Alex and Tiffany, 7 great grandchildren; Cael, Delaney, Aaron, Haven, Austin, Maddy and Eddie. A service to celebrate Mr. Potters life will be 4:00 PM Saturday March 24, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Placid 119 E. Royal Palm Street Lake Placid with Pastors Brett Morey and Mike Ford celebrating. The family suggests donations in Bill's memory to the First Baptist Church of Lake Placid or the Cornerstone Hospice of Highland County 2590 Havendale Blvd., NW Winter Haven, FL 33880.