William Stanley Potter Jr
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23 DEC 1932 - 9 AUG 1975

Dr Potter Retired Pastor Dies In Sanford 

SANORD— Dr William Stanley Potter, 70, minister emeritus of St Luke United Methodist Church, died early Sunday at his home. Funeral will be 11 am Tuesday at St Luke United Methodist Church with burial in Buffalo Cemetery. 

He was a graduate of Central Methodist College of Fayette Mo. where he received his AB and DD degrees in 1925 He was a graduate of Yale Divinity School in New Haven Conn where he received his BD degree in 1928 He was a pastor in Missouri before coming to North Carolina in 1935 and preached actively for 45 years He was pastor of the following churches: Horn United Methodist Church in Clayton, Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort, Hayes-Barton United Methoidst Church in Raleigh, irst United Methodist Church in Henderson, Haymont United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Steele Street United Methodist Church in Sanford Queen Street United Methodist Church in Kinston irst United Methodist Church in Mebane. He was active in the Rotary Club for over 40 years'and was a trustee of High Point College and a member of the NC Conference Board of Higher Education and the President’s Society of Central Methodist College.

Surviving are widow, Mrs Marion Smith Potter; daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Potter Davis, of Springfield, Va; sons, William Stanley Potter Jr of Roanoke Rapids, Frank Grafton and James Richard Potter of Charlotte; sister, Mrs Mary Helen Wesslar of Illinois. 

The body is at the Miller Funeral Home.

Greensboro, North Carolina
News and Record
11 Aug, 1975
Page 17
Obituary for William Stanley Potter


** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

William Stanley Potter Jr, aged 70, passed away on 9 August 1975. He was a minister emeritus of St. Luke United Methodist Church and had a long pastoral career in North Carolina. He is survived by his widow, three children, and a sister.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services were held at St. Luke United Methodist Church on 12 August 1975, with burial in Buffalo Cemetery.

**Transcript**  
William Stanley Potter Jr  
23 December 1932 - 9 August 1975  

Dr. William Stanley Potter, 70, minister emeritus of St. Luke United Methodist Church, died early Sunday at his home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church with burial in Buffalo Cemetery.  

He was a graduate of Central Methodist College of Fayette, Missouri, where he received his AB and DD degrees in 1925. He was a graduate of Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut, where he received his BD degree in 1928. He was a pastor in Missouri before coming to North Carolina in 1935 and preached actively for 45 years. He was pastor of the following churches: Horn United Methodist Church in Clayton, Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort, Hayes-Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh, First United Methodist Church in Henderson, Haymont United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Steele Street United Methodist Church in Sanford, Queen Street United Methodist Church in Kinston, and First United Methodist Church in Mebane. He was active in the Rotary Club for over 40 years and was a trustee of High Point College and a member of the NC Conference Board of Higher Education and the President's Society of Central Methodist College.  

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Marion Smith Potter; daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Potter Davis of Springfield, Virginia; sons, William Stanley Potter Jr. of Roanoke Rapids, Frank Grafton Potter and James Richard Potter of Charlotte; sister, Mrs. Mary Helen Wesslar of Illinois.  

The body is at Miller Funeral Home.  

Greensboro, North Carolina  
News and Record  
11 August 1975  
Page 17  
Obituary for William Stanley Potter

** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| **Name**                           | William Stanley Potter Jr                 |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| **Age**                            | 70 years                                  |
| **Birth**                          | 23 December 1932                          |
| **Death**                          | 9 August 1975; Greensboro, North Carolina |

** Table of Relationships**  

| **Name**                           | **Relationship**          | **Place of Residence** |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|
| William Stanley Potter Jr          | Decedent                  | N/A                    |
| Mrs. Marion Smith Potter           | Widow                     | N/A                    |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Potter Davis | Daughter                  | Springfield, Virginia  |
| William Stanley Potter Jr          | Son                       | Roanoke Rapids         |
| Frank Grafton Potter               | Son                       | Charlotte              |
| James Richard Potter               | Son                       | Charlotte              |
| Mrs. Mary Helen Wesslar            | Sister                    | Illinois               |

** Publication Details**  

| **Publication Date**               | **Source**      |
|------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 11 August 1975                     | News and Record |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Dr. William Stanley Potter served as a minister emeritus for St. Luke United Methodist Church and had an extensive pastoral career across multiple churches in North Carolina over a span of 45 years.