Rodger Dale Potts, age 73, of Water Valley, MS died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. He was born June 30, 1947, in Bruce, MS to the late Alvis and Gladys (Wrenn) Potts. Upon graduating high school, Rodger joined the National Guard where he served our country for five years. After his honorable discharge, Rodger went to work for the C&G railroad working his way up to engineer, a job from which he retired. He had a tremendous passion for deer hunting, but his greatest joy was his family. Rodger was a member of Jumpers Chapel Church.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday October 12, 2020 in the Drivers Flat Cemetery with visitation starting an hour prior at 10:00 AM. Stoney Moorhead will be officiating.
Rodger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Ann Potts of Water Valley; one daughter, Kim Murphy of Water Valley; two brothers, James Potts (Robin) and Jimmy Potts, all of Grenada; one sister, Margie French (Ken) of Water Valley; three grandchildren, Brittney Graham, April Bryan, Dustin Potts; and nine great grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Rodger was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Potts.