Leon Carson Potter, 67 of Shelby Gap, KY passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. Leon was retired and a member of the New Freedom Worship Center, Jenkins, KY. He was born February 06, 1956 in Grundy, VA to the late Lonnie Potter and Emma Stewart Slone. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his wife, Kelsie Bartley Potter, and a sister, Nina Lesa Potter.

Leon is survived by two sons, Michael (Jessica) Potter of Shelby Gap, KY and Kevin (Hope) Potter of McRoberts, KY; nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Jayden, Logan, Jericha, Kassie, Keearah, Lukas, Blade and Kash; a sister, Lorre Machelle Swiney of Elkhorn City, KY and a special niece, Tila.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6PM from the New Freedom Worship Center with David Quillen officiating.