Edgar Lennox "Buck" Potter

friends, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, after an extended

illness in Wilmington, NC.

Buck was born in Maco, NC, October 24,1935 to Daniel Lennex Potter and

Wardie Willets Potter. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 33 years, Eula

Mae King Potter. He is also survived by his daughter Linda Potter

Crawford (Kyle of Wilmington, NC), and sister, Doris Close, of Charleston,

SC. He was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnna Potter. He leaves

behind many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends including Dr.

Jack Wilson, Jr., and Dr. Leo Warshauer & staff.

Buck was a faithful member of Winter Park Baptist Church, where he

particularly enjoyed the Lunch & Learn fellowship and games of dominoes

played with church friends.

After serving in the US Navy, on the USS Cora Sea Aircraft Carrier, Buck

began his civilian career in the power industry. He worked several years at

Potomac Electric Company in Washington, D. C. He retired with Progress

Energy, after several years of service. He was a graduate of Leland High

School and participated in High School and Legion Baseball. He loved to

travel with his wife Eula and they visited many fun and exotic places.

Buck was a real southern gentleman and would always lend a helping

hand to anyone who needed him. He was a loving and devoted husband,

Daddy, Brother, Uncle and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing

him. He will be missed here on earth but heaven has truly gained an

angel.

A visitation will be held Friday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m., in the sanctuary of

Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC.

Services to follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Goshen

Baptist Church in Leland, NC.

If so choosing, memorials may be made in

Buck’s honor, to Winter Park Baptist Church or The Gary Sinise

Foundation.