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NAewLTeegxtend Passed away peacefully at home in Crystal River, Florida on June 26, 2019 after a long illness. He is predeceased by his Father, David Angus Potts, Sr., his Mother, Marjorie Youngman Potts and Sister, Veronica Temple of Keyport, New Jersey. He is survived by his son David Alan Potts (Maria) of Punta Gorda, Florida and Daughter Carolyn Watson (Darol) of Crystal River, FL and a Sister Margie Ann Feczko (Frank) of Leesburg, FL. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren: David Alan Potts, Jr., Aleah Morse, Dustin Potts, Krista Tucker & Myrranda Harris. He had 8 Great Grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. He was born in Rahway, New Jersey on October 9, 1940. David grew up a lover of the outdoors and the woods. This love of nature drew him into the Eagle Scout Troop 34 in Linden, New Jersey for 7 years. He was Den Chief and Cub Scout Den Leader. He attended the summer long Jamboree across the United States in 1955. In 1958 he Graduated Rahway High School (back when old faithful was still new). He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps 1958-1962 and continued his Love of our Great Country until his death. After serving in the Marines he became a Master Electrician. In 1969 he moved his family from Elizabeth, New Jersey to Miami, Florida after falling in love with fishing and year around sunshine. He was Head Coach, Manager & board member at Tropical / Tamiami Park Khoury League from 1970 to 1978. He helped launch the Quarterback Club at Miami Sunset Senior High School in 1978. He was a member of the Marine Corp League, The Knights of Columbus and The American Legion Post 103, Punta Gorda, Fl. & Post 155 in Crystal River, Fl. He was a Proud American, Proud Marine, Animal Lover, Great Friend, Master of jokes and wit, casino connoisseur & a Die Hard Fan of the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes. 57 Lives Forever

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