Johnny - John M. Potts

On Friday, January 16, 2026, at 3:43 p.m., Johnny Potts, our beloved husband, father, papaw, and brother, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister, left his temporary earthly home to be with Jesus in his eternal forever home.Johnny courageously fought his battle of cancer.

Johnny was born on November 13, 1952 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Donnie and Jessie Potts. He was a proud, long-standing member of Plumbers and Steamfitters local #136 in Evansville, Indiana where he began his career in 1972.

Those who knew him best will remember him to be a witty, generous, and kind-hearted man. We will all remember his wit and his johnny-isms which warmed our hearts and made us laugh. Johnny was passionate about nature and the outdoors and found great pleasure in fishing and hunting. He often said he did his praying in the woods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nancy Potts and Bryant and Gertrude Chrisler, all of Owensboro.

Johnny is survived by his devoted wife, Cindy Potts of Henderson; four children, daughters Nikki LeAnne Sunderland (Tray) of Slaughters, Jessie Mae Wagner and Mallory Ann Adams (Ryan), both of Evansville, IN and son, John Brian Potts (Rita) of Henderson; sister, Charlotte Paulin of Evansville; two brothers Don J. Potts (Karen) of Robards, Ky and Bobby Potts (Sally) of Henderson.

He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Katelyn Howard (Josh), Kendall Potts, and Gracie Potts, all of Henderson, Hunter Sunderland of Slaughters, Erin Potts and Reagan Potts, both of Henderson, Myra Schutz, David Schutz, Jaxon Schutz, and Danielle Underwood, all of Mt. Vernon, IN, and Carter Johnson of Evansville; three great-grandchildren, Amya Howard of Henderson, Rylan Schutz and Dakota Schutz, both of Mt. Vernon; aunt, Jo White of Owensboro; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21 at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson with Bros. Mike Spivey and Jackie Dale Townsend officiating.

Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 21, from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Pallbearers will be John B. Potts, Tray Sunderland, Katelyn Howard, Josh Howard, Brian Bradley, Hunter Sunderland, David Schutz, and Jaxon Schutz.

Honorary pallbearers will be Don J. Potts and Bobby Potts

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Zion Baptist Church or St. Anthony’s Hospice.

With gratitude and heartfelt thanks, the family wishes to thank Redbank's Colonial Terrace in Sebree for their care and compassion during Johnny’s rehab and also to St. Anthony’s Hospice without whom we could not have brought him home. We will always be grateful and never forget you.