Ivan Lee Potts, 93, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Southwest Medical Center.
He was born to Rex Alvin Potts and Pansey Edith Kirkpatrick Potts on August 11, 1924 in Clay County, Ill.
Ivan married Martha Lee Pursell Potts on May 23, 1943.
He retired from Weatherford Oil Service as a Service Engineer in 1986. Ivan and Martha moved to Colorado for twelve years and then returned to Liberal to be near “a kid” and their original church family.
Ivan was a deacon and active member of First southern Baptist Church, until health prevented his participation.
Survivors: Wife Martha Liberal, KS.
1 Son Jerry (Sharon) Woodward, OK.
1 Daughter Linda Potts Liberal, KS.
4 Grandchildren. 4 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his parents a son, Rex Otto Potts, Brother, Dean Potts and sister, Helen Kautz.
Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2017 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with the family greeting friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 2, 2017 at First Southern Baptist Church, Liberal, KS with Pastor Jack Jacob officiating.
Memorials may be given in Ivan’s name to the Bill Kohen Mission Offering in care of the Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd St. Liberal, KS 67901
To send the family condolences please visit www.brennemanfuneralhome.com