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Virgil LeRoy Potter, born July 30, 1939, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Centralia, Washington, surrounded by loved ones.
Virgil was born in Chambers, Nebraska, and was predeceased by his parents, Jessamine Belle Potter (Lumen) and Clifford Potter. Virgil was one of seven children: Ruth, Ralph, Vesta, Lyle, Carolyn and Arlene.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy L. Potter (Helvey); and his children, Cindy, Rebecca, Shane (Angela), Cary (Teri) and Koby (Nicolle); grandchildren, Amber, Joshua, Eric, Camelia, Rachel, Shaenu, Gabriel, Koby II, Timothy and Brady.
Virgil attended Ewing High School in Nebraska and was a great sporting enthusiast, competing in track and field, basketball and football at the high school level.
Virgil was proud to serve his country and joined the U.S. Army in 1958, originally assigned to the 226 Medical Corps in Fort Carson, Colorado.
During his military career, he served in Germany and onboard the USS Grant out of New York as a medical corpsman. Virgil was also part of the Special Services Army football team that competed in Germany.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at 1113 Caveness Drive, Centralia, WA 98531.
