J.C. Potts, age 92, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Potts was born April 12, 1921 in Scott County, Tenn. Following his military discharge in 1945, he moved to Oliver Springs, where he has continued to live. Mr. Potts was a member of Kelly Town Baptist Church.

Mr. Potts entered into the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He received the American Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, the WWII Victory Medal, and several other medals, decorations, and citations.

Before his retirement in 1982, he was employed as a truck driver, at both the X-10 and Y-12 federal plants, for 26 years. [Read more…]