John Elmer Potts, 83, Cameron, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2014, at the Vitas Hospice at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. He had lived in Cameron since 1969, but recently had been living with his daughter in Blue Springs.

John was born on March 19, 1930, in Kidder, Mo., to Raymond E. and Wava Leota McClaren Potts. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had worked as an equipment mover for Earley Tractor in Cameron, Mo., in the past, and he had also worked as a custodian.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, William Leon Potts; and a sister, Kathleen Rapue.

Survivors: Three sons-Douglas A. Potts, Dallas, Tx.; Mark A. Potts, Weaverville, Ca.; and Tracy Lee Potts, Kingwood, Tx.; One daughter-Sheila Renee Potts, Blue Springs, Mo.; 4 grandchildren; two brothers-Raymond Potts, Jr., and Gene Potts; and one sister-Marge Brighton.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hamilton.

Visitation: 10 to 10:30 a.m., just prior to the service, at the church.

Inurnment: The Kenney Cemetery, Kidder, Mo.

Military Honors: The Hamilton American Legion Post #285.