James B. Potter Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James B. Potter Sr., age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1930 in Bucksport, Maine, the son of the late John Potter and Pauline Leach Potter. James was an automobile mechanic for Marion Ave. Mobil for many years. He was an avid mechanic to many who knew him. There was nothing about repairing cars that James did not know. He was a loving, kind and caring person, always willing to help others. He enjoyed NASCAR and drag racing, his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. James loved the outdoors; fishing and hunting were his passion. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed serving his country in the US Marine Corp. from July 1948 to July 1952. His lifetime of dedication and self-sacrifice serve as a monument to the exemplary man he was. His humility, integrity, and hard work continue to inspire those who knew him. James is survived by his sons: James Potter Jr. (Susan), John Potter (Janet), Byron Potter (Lori), daughters: Jamie Potter, Cherie Gailor (Dennis), Stephanie Potter (Ryan Robinson), brothers: Billie Potter (Kathy), Ronald Potter (Kathy), grandchildren: James Potter (Jennifer), Joseph Potter, Christopher Potter (Amy), Joshua Potter, Heinz Heise, Justin Staigar, Wilf Heise, Jeff Searchh, Jennifer Abare (Mark), Tara Hammond (James), Heidi Heise, Erika Bussing (Richard), Joy Kinney, Ariel Robinson, Adeline Robinson, 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Ruth, son, Jeffrey, sister, Alice and brother John. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte9 and/or Marion Ave.) in Saratoga Springs. Graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com