Lon G. Potter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend entered Heaven on March 31, 2020 at the age of 87. Lon, affectionally known as Sonny, was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma on August 12, 1932 to Andrew and Mamie Potter. The family moved to Tyler, Texas 5 years later where he spent the majority of his childhood and younger years.

Lon served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict as a Warrant Officer. After his time in service he continued his education and graduated from The University of Houston with a BA degree and later obtained his Law Degree.  Lon practiced law in Houston, Texas before joining La Quinta Hotel Corporation with whom he retired through as Senior Corporate Attorney.

Lon was an avid reader who preferred historical subjects especially World History and the American Civil War. He was a member of the Houston Civil War Round Table, The American Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association and stayed active in Children Foster Home Care for Abused and Abandoned Children.

Lon was preceded in death by his parents and twin sister June Gilliland. He is survived by his wife, Diana; his children: Carolyn Herdman and husband Andrew, Nicole Looney and husband Robert, Ray, Scott and wife Jamee, and Tyson; grandchildren: Melanie, Dylan, Cole, Chloe, Cade, Andrew and Joseph Herdman; great-grandchild: Kolton, and numerous other relatives and friends.

He will be remembered by his family for his stories, humor, love and endless kindness to everyone he came in contact with. Lon was a friend to all and never said no to lending a helping hand.

A private interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery,

as services will not be allowed at this time.

The family will be having a memorial to celebrate the beautiful life of Lon G. Potter once we are able to congregate in groups. This information will be sent out closer to the date.