Robert Thomas Potter,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Thomas Potter, Jr. (“Bob”/”Bobby”), age 65, of Columbia, SC. He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, at Prisma Health Heart Hospital surrounded by his family. Bob was born on March 18, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Robert Thomas Potter and the late Dianna Gursey. After graduating from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, CT, he attended the University of Bridgeport and then worked in electrical sales for many years. He was a kind, funny soul with an eclectic taste in music, and the most important thing to him was family. He is survived by his adoring children Marci Schneider (Eric) and Brendan Matthew; his beloved granddaughter Kailey Schneider; and his loving siblings: Jo-Marie Woodall (David), Mary-Ellen Gardner (Steve), Dianne Woodcock (Ron), Barbara Bavilacqua (Steve), Kenneth John (Susan), William Edward (Kristi), Laurie-Jean Olive (Phil), Richard Charles (Kelly), and Michelle Ruf (Ben). He was an uncle to 29 nieces and nephews and a great uncle to 14. He was predeceased by his brothers Paul Patrick and Joseph Daniel and his sister Karen Auld (Gene). He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, but the role he cherished the most was “Poppy”. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A graveside service will be held at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A Celebration of Life is being planned for this summer in North Myrtle Beach, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s honor may be made to the LVAD Program at Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, 1600 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201.