Marvin F. Potter, 87, of Covington passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the home of his daughter in Covington. He had been in failing health.
Marvin was born July 2, 1935, at Danville, Illinois. He was the son of the late Clarence Elijah and Elma Leona (Hilleary) Potter. Marvin was raised in the Bismark-Henning area and later moved to Fountain County and graduated from Richland Township High School in 1953. Following his graduation, Marvin entered the Army National Guard and served from 1953-1961. Marvin later began farming in Fountain County and later worked at the John Deere Implement Company in Mellott. He finally began working at Tee-Pak in Danville until his retirement in December of 1997.
Marvin enjoyed the outdoors and liked to fish and camp. His life was about his family and he enjoyed following his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He enjoyed listening to country music on 103.1 and tinkering with his Allis-Chalmers tractor. He liked to put out a garden and work in his yard.
On Aug. 17, 1958, Marvin married Martha Elizabeth English in the Salem United Methodist Church. Martha preceded him in death April 12, 2014.
Marvin leaves behind his three daughters, Dianna Mitchell and Donna Perry, both of Covington and Doris (Brian) Burgess, Caledonia, Michigan; five grandchildren, Trisha Wise, Angela (Jason) Ryan, Ashley (Shawn) Cunningham, Danielle (Blake Epperson) Perry and Hillary (Dustin) Kirkendall; seven great-grandchildren, Elijah (Daisy Powell) Wise, Danté “D.J” Wise, Hope Wise, Jacqulynn Ryan, Madalynn Ryan, Jace Cunningham and Elizabeth Cunningham; two great-great-grandchildren, Keanan and Heidilynn Wise; two brothers, Jerry Potter, Sun City Center, Florida, and Hugh (Marilyn) Potter, Danville, Indiana; and nephew Brant Potter, Columbus.
He was preceded in death by son Russell Marvin Potter and grandson Jason Wise.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Hillsboro, on Thursday, Feb. 2 from noon until service time at 2 p.m., with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockfield Cemetery, Veedersburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Covington Community Foundation “Park Fund.”
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
