James J. “Jim” Potter, 85, of Henning, IL, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Sunday August 28, 2022, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born October 20, 1936, in Danville, IL, the son of Harold and Genevieve (Dickman) Potter. He married Doris Jean McQueen in Danville, IL and she survives.
He is also survived by four daughters, Debra (Mike) Robling of Hoopeston, Terri (Randy) Leibach of Indian Springs, Sherri (Fred) Mikalik of Bismarck and Rachel (Jeff) Bryant of Danville; one son, Ben (Linda) Potter of Georgetown; one sister, Linda (Alfred) Story of Danville; two sisters-in-law, Cindy (Nello) Fatigati and Wilma Duncan; fifteen grandchildren, Tyler Robling, Brooke (JD) Stewart, C M Sgt. Cade (Kim) Potter, Ben (Brook) Potter, Jennifer (Cole) Wear, Kristen Wilson, Katie (Ben) Hensold, Emily Leibach, Zac (Anne) Mikalik, Nate Mikalik, Andy, Kayla, and Kimberly Wireman, and Kayla and Adam Bryant; twenty great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Andrew; and twin sister, Judy.
Jim was a lifetime farmer. He served in the United States Army from 1955 – 1963, serving four years in the Armored Tank Division. He was a member of The Rock Church in Danville, and later attended New Beginnings of Hoopeston. He was the former Mayor of Henning and previously served on the Bismarck School board. After retirement, Jim and his wife, Doris, spent ten years antiquing in several states, including Colorado.
A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday September 1, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday September 2, 2022, at the funeral home, with Mike Robling officiating. Burial will follow in Gundy Cemetery in rural Bismarck, with military rites being accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, 200 Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 60970 or Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living, 423 N. Dixie Highway, Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com
