Samuel Lee Potmas, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 2:58 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017, at the SIH Herrin Hospital.
Mr. Potmas’ wishes were to be cremated. Per his wishes there will be no public services at this time.
Cremation services are under the direction of the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Samuel Lee Potmas was born on August 2, 1954 in Herrin, the son of Sam Potmas and Amelia (Cornia) Potmas.
He was a graduate of Herrin High School Class of 1972. His working career would consist of coal mining, Olin’s and Norge, he also formerly worked at SIU.
He loved to hunt, ride his Harley, going mudding in his Jeep, playing golf, baseball; but most of all he loved animals.
Samuel is survived by a son Nathanael Kevin Potmas and wife Valerie of Zeigler; a step-daughter Machel Reynolds and her wife Sarah of Johnston City; four grandchildren: Declan, Keegan, Noah and Carter; two sisters: Cindy Hicks and husband John of Herrin, Carmalee Carr and husband Scott of Benton; two nieces: Christy Calonne and Amelia Hicks; a special aunt, Mary Ann McGinnis; a special cousin, Brad McGinnis; friends that he considered family: Donnie Fitzpatrick, Mike Payne, and David Cox; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two nephews: Warren Dale Wallace, Jr. and Tyler Hicks.
Memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Rescue of Franklin County, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave the family online condolences or to share memories of Samuel, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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