Richard Samuel Potts

On January 13, 2022 Richard passed away.  He was born on July 29, 1939 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the late Hencley Potts and Evelyn E (Bills) Potts.  He spent time in Utah and California growing up.  He had a brother John D Potts and a sister Carol A (Potts) Lundburg.  He enlisted in the Air Force in 1957.  He spent a year at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam 68-69.  He married Gail D (Kisner, Komm) Potts in 1970.  After becoming a Master Sargent he entered the officer training program.  He retired in August of 1984 as a Captain.  Then he spent 13 years, 9 as a detective, with the Scottsdale P.D.  After retiring again he and Gail moved to Overgaard, AZ, where several of his years were spent as a lookout for the Forest Service.  Then they moved to Sun City West where he enjoyed playing golf, swimming and bicycling.  During 6 years of his time as an officer they lived in Germany, where Scott graduated from high school, and Greece.  He has a daughter Zoe Ann (Potts) Merkel from his first marriage.  He has two stepsons William and Scott Komm and a grandson William C from his second marriage.  Richard will be cremated at Camino del Sol and have a military honors ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery.  Richard loved animals so a donation to a rescue group would be appreciated.

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