William Steve Potter, age 60, of Nashville, TN passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Creekside Nursing Facility in Madison, TN. William was born on May 1, 1958 in Nashville to the late Virgil and Gwendolyn Potter.
Along with his parents, William was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Potter.
William is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Bonnie Potter. He is also survived by his son Terry Potter; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Wauford; sister-in-law, Debbie Goad; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
William is remembered for being an extremely kind person, he would do anything he could to help someone in need. He was a huge NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Jimmie Johnson. William loved his dogs Dolly, Hunter, Angel, and Roro.
Visitation will be held at West Harpeth Funeral Home in Nashville on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
William Steve Potter

Born in Nashville, TN on May 1, 1958
Departed on August 18, 2018 and resided in Nashville, TN
- Visitation: West Harpeth Funeral Home and Crematory
- Tuesday August 21, 2018 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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August 20, 2018 2:14 pm
R I P MY FRIEND, we will miss you šš»
August 20, 2018 4:32 pm
Bonnie so sorry for your loss Potter was very good person Always remember him he was such a good friend of Bill so thier in Heaven together now I will be praying for you Beulah Cole
August 20, 2018 9:58 pm
I was so sorry to hear about William.
He was such a nice guy. I met him when Robert and Shelly were my neighbors,about forty years ago. He was friends with my brothers Jeff and Dan Smith. He is in a wonderful place now and remember you Will see him again. Stay strong. Suzanne Smith Gammon
August 21, 2018 1:16 pm
OH POOTER POTTER, WE GO SO FAR BACK, I REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS BEING THERE IN MY LIFE, SINCE GRADE SCHOOL. YOU WERE ALWAYS THE NICEST PERSON, RENEE AND TERRY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT I KNOW HE IS WITH JENNIFER NOW. PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL.
August 22, 2018 9:38 am
SO SORRY ABOUT WILLIAM, I KNOW WE HAVEN’T SEEN EACH OTHER IN YEARS BUT REMEMBER YA’LL LIKE YESTERDAY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST REACH OUT. PRAYERS AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL.
August 27, 2018 3:42 pm
I’m thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May we praise Jehovah God for the resurrection hope that He has promised. Jesus Christ assures us of this future blessing that is soon to come. John 5:28,29 May God’s promise comfort you.
August 28, 2018 1:03 pm
Iām so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.Ā May the God of all comfort give you a measure of comfort through the many prayers in your behalf. (2Corinthians 1: 3, 4;Ā Revelation 21: 3, 4)