Clifford Lee “Cliff” Potter
Clifford Lee “Cliff” Potter, age 76, of Shelby, died Thursday evening, April 25, 2024 at Ontario Estates in Ontario.
Cliff was born August 31, 1947 in Louisa, KY to the late Martin Clifford and Jessie Ann (Hinkle) Potter. A 1965 graduate of Shelby High School, he then attended The Ohio State University. While attending classes in 1966 Cliff decided to enlist in the United State Air Force during the Vietnam Era.
Cliff’s career was in the telephone industry starting with United Telephone and working through various mergers and acquisitions. He worked his way up through many positions from installation and repair to ultimately overseeing a large region as an engineer in the operations center covering 6 states. A proud union man through and through, Cliff was a longtime member of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) having served as their vice-president for many years.
Throughout his life Cliff had enjoyed fishing and golfing and was an excellent trap shooter. His technology skills never ended at work as he knew everything you could about computers and their inner workings. It was his biggest hobby and pastime. Together with friends, Cliff started the Commodore 64 Club which taught others how to use computers. He had a talent for fixing anything at home for a project and, at his core, Cliff always had a soft spot and love for animals.
On February 15, 1969 Cliff married Donna Kay Stewart. Kay survives along with their daughter and son-in-law: Mary and John Cassidy of Columbus; brother: Mike (Jill) Potter of Shelby; sister: Beth (Gary) King of Shelby; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 3-6 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11 am. Pastor James Robinson will officiate the services with military honors immediately following conducted by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richardsons Rescue (Richardsons Rescue).
Condolences may be left on Cliff’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellTurner.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral).
To view Cliff’s tribute video click here: Cliff’s Tribute Video
Sending deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Kay, Mary, John, Beth & family, Mike and family. Cliff was one of the very best
Dave and I are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Donna,
Cliff’s college and early work experience remind me of my husband. Wasn’t it wonderful to have a husband who was so good at fixing/maintaining everything. Personally, I have never changed a light bulb! I miss you and I am sending love and hugs your way. Persevere.
My prayers and love to Cliff’s family. I got acquainted with him at Ontario Estates while I did activities. It was fun to sit with him at meal time to talk about sports and the Whippets etc. May you cherish the memories of times you spent with him.
Donna and family,
So sorry for you loss. He was a great neighbor. He came down and fixed our computer years ago. I could tell then he was a great man.
Our condolences and many prayers.
Kay and family – Jan and I are so sorry to read of Cliff’s passing. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Barb & Jan Kaple
To all the Potter family, we are so sorry to hear about Cliff. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
We are deeply sorry to learn of your brother’s passing Mike and family. We hope your entire family is comforted with fond family memories.
I am saddened to hear of Cliff’s passing. I graduated with Him. He was a funny and thoughtful man. Your family is in my prayers. He will be missed.
Kay Cliff and I were not only class mates but played on the football team together he will be missed by everyone. My prayers are with you and the family..
I am deeply sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing. I worked with Cliff for a few years, and it was a joyful time. Prayers to the family and be comforted with the memories.
Donna Kay and Family,
There are no words to express my sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Prayers and peace we are so sorry.
Kay and family, We are saddened to learn of your loss. Cliff was a pleasure to work with at United Telephone. He was very intelligent and also very personable. He was very good with our field techs and well respected. I am privileged to have known him.
I remember Cliff from days at good ol’ Shelby High School. A really nice guy who was on the football team. Quiet and low key. Sounds like you had a nice and interesting life, Cliff. Condolences to your family and friends.
Nicole Marston Hanson
My sincere condolences to the Potter family on the passing of Cliff. The Crusher(the SHS nickname I gave him) was one of my favorite buddies. Rest in Peace my friend.
I’m so saddened to hear of Cliff’s passing,dear Potter family.He was such a special man who was so kind and a pleasure to be around. I feel so blessed to have known Cliff,a fabulous role model for so many of us.
I pray for strength to get through this very difficult time.
I’m so sad to hear of Cliff’s passing. I worked with Cliff at Sprint and he was such a kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Potter family. He will be greatly missed ❤️
So sad to learn of Cliff’s passing. We made many trips to Myrtle Beach to play golf with a large group. . He was always a great golf partner. He will be missed.
Our condolences and prayers for the family.
Becky and I are very sad to see you loose Cliff, but at the same we know both of you have gone thru some very tuff times with Cliff’s illness. His suffering is over!
May God bless you, see you thru your sarrows and be with you in the years to come.