Larry Leroy Potts, 63, of St Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at home. He was born June 26, 1961 in St. Joseph, son of Dorothy and Herbert Potts.
Larry attended Benton High School. He worked at St. Joseph Country Club for 34 years and later at Triumph Foods. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Larry was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed trips to Colorado. He also loved kids and animals.
Larry was preceded in death by father, Herbert E. Potts, brothers, Herbert E. Potts and David Potts, Sr., sister, Roseanna Johnson.
Survivors include mother, Dorothy Potts of St. Joseph, children, Jennifer (Matthew) Potts-Salasberry and Larry Potts II of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Kieara, Faith, Larry III, nieces, Wendy, Kelsey, Mary and family, was known as "Unc" to Ev, Denver and Dallas, his best friend and fishing buddy, Wannie Morgal, his beloved yorkie, Penelope (aka "Two pounds of Fury"), his grandpups, a large extended family and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday. Mr. Potts will be cremated following services.
