Ray Thomas Potts, 91, of Franklin passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Paul Thomas and Allie Ray Potts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Billie Bert Pruett Potts. Ray was a United States Army Veteran. He was the owner of Potts Funeral Home and worked at the Belden Corp. He later owned-operated a long-haul trucking business. He enjoyed woodworking and doing mechanic work on just about anything.

He is survived by his son, Tommy Potts; daughter-in-law, Fay Fox Potts; two grandsons, Nathan Huscusson and Nick Potts; great granddaughter, Mallory Huscusson; and special caregiver and friend, Debbie Coffey.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 22, at 2pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Lyman Holland, Jack Dillard, Robert Jenkins, Stan Southard, Keith Vinson, and Mike Coates.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Appalachian Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 81, Franklin, NC, 28744.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.