Lester E. Potter

July 9, 1946 - March 20, 2018

Dutton: Lester E. Potter, age 71, passed away on March 20, 2018 at his home with his wife Alisa by his side. Lester came to the middle peninsula to start a business after many years of living in the Tidewater area. He was the President and founder of Custom Yacht Service, Inc. in Irvington, Virginia. He enjoyed bluegrass music immensely thereby playing in several bands throughout the years such as East Virginia, Storm Warning and Code Blue. During his retirement, he enjoyed restoring his 1960’s Sport Fury and Impala. His parents Cameron and Lucy Potter as well as his infant son, Brian Earl Potter preceded him in death. Lester is survived by his wife of 27 years, Alisa Potter; brother Cameron Potter and wife Barbara; mother-in-law Toni Hux; brother-in-law Ray Hux, Jr.; numerous friends, other relatives and his beloved pets, Terra, Buffy and Moo Moo. A service of remembrance conducted by the Reverend Art Wolz will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Hogg Funeral Home, 3098 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 until 2:00 at the funeral home. In the memory of our loved one, memorial contributions may be given to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061 or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories.