Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Potter
Ava, MO

Jeffrey Alan Potter, 44 years old, passed to heaven on August 14, 2010 at Ava, MO.

Jeff was born August 6, 1966 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard and Deanna "Dee" (Hensley) Potter.

Jeff was employed with O & S Trucking as a Truck Driver for many years. On Sept. 19, 1992 Jeff and Jayma Valentine were united in marriage in Bellefonte, AR.

Jeff was a veteran and served with the U.S. Air Force. He was a Christian and attended the Ava Assembly of God Church. Jeff enjoyed playing softball, riding his motorcyle with his family and friends. Jeff was a loving and loyal son, husband, Dad, Pops, "Papa" and friend.

Jeff was preceded by his father, Leonard Potter and his in-laws, Jim and Sue Valentine.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Jayma Potter, Ava, MO, five children, Faron Breshears & husband, Jeff, Ava, MO, Blake Potter, Turlock, CA, Kelly Green, Ava, MO, Marrissa Potter, Turlock, CA, Ethan Potter of the home in Ava, and adopted son, Eric Moore, three grandchildren, Zachary, Deija Lou and Riley Jo, his mother, Deanna "Dee" Potter, Squires, MO, two brothers and their spouses, Richard & Molly Potter, Squires, MO and Greg & Lisa Potter, Bradleyville, MO and special family friend, Sherry & Eric Guerin, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Jeff will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., August 17, 2010, at the Ava Assembly of God Church, Ava, MO with burial in the Girdner Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., August 16, 2010 at the Ava Assembly of God Church. Officiating will be Pastor Buddy Boyd. Memorials may be made as Love Offerings to the family. Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.