Lasting Memories

Carroll Sherman Potter
Nov. 3, 1932-Aug. 30, 2025
Pleasanton, California

Carroll Sherman Potter passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 03,1932 in Lansing Michigan to parents Lyman and Madeline Potter. Carroll was preceded in death by his siblings: Jack, Gladys Mae, Sharlene, and infant grandson Christian. He is survived by his devoted youngest sister, Joyce. Carroll was gifted with an analytical mind; academic concepts came easy propelling him to class Valedictorian at Little Rock Tech High School and onward throughout his professional management career at General Motors. This allowed him freedom to retire young and later start a successful business, which earned Pleasanton’s first 'Spirit of Free Enterprise' award. Carroll proudly served his country in both National Guard and Army. His personal innate values were rooted in integrity, honesty, devotion and striving to do a good job no matter what the task. He impressed such attributes and high work standards through his actions, inscribing them upon the hearts of his loved family: Patricia, his wife of 69 happy and devoted years, his children: Kenny, Cindy and Ronny, and his daughters-in-law: Barbara and Karen Potter. Carroll early on began solidifying strong family bonds with frequent vacations in the aristocrat family trailer, family airline trips, and various power boating excursions. His passion for boats led him further into serving as a past Commodore of the Diablo Yacht Club. Boaters socializing in their berths and cruising in general was a favored past time. The boat cruising later graduated into 18 ocean liner cruises, the first being a gift presented at his surprise 60th birthday party from his wife, Patricia, the love of his life. Carroll's legacy continues through his grandchildren: Sarah, Darri, Douglas, Devene, Jake with his wife Tricia, and Austin; and in his great grandchildren: Malachi and Lainey Mae. Carroll, a good man, will forever be remembered for his Christian values, overall decency and love of family while leading with a gentle kind strength. -What a blessing he was while he walked amongst us on Earth! How heaven must be rejoicing that he is home! The Memorial Service of Carroll's life will be held on September 20 at Graham-Hitch Mortuary Chapel in Pleasanton, Ca., at 1:00pm.