Clifford Claude Potts, 60, of Helena passed away Dec. 3, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Born Feb. 12, 1953, to Francis Potts and Martha BadOldMan in Browning, he attended schools in Browning, Cutbank, Great Falls and Helena, where he met the love of his life Rita Rae Pierce at the young age of 15, marrying her four years later on April 7, 1972, and spending nearly 40 years together.
Cliff lived a very full and blessed life. He had many skills — building and working on cars, handyman work, laying sod and landscaping. He played a part in an old Western movie, “Grey Eagle,” in the ’70s, but his true passion in life was his family. He loved camping, fishing and teaching his girls how to work on cars. His hobbies included assembling and painting classic model cars and trucks, music, drawing and just kicking back at his bar in his garage listening to his favorite oldies. Cliff was very proud of his Native American heritage and enjoyed speaking about and teaching his culture.
Clifford is survived by his two daughters, Stacey Bailey (Shon) and Annie Banks; sons-in-law Aaron King and Sean Banks; granddaughters, Justice Bailey, Jada Bailey and Nadia Britz; grandson, Paxton Clifford Banks; sister, Jeannie Walker; brother, Francis Potts; nieces and nephews, Jerry Walker, Elmira Kirkland, Tawnia Walker, Dusty Price, Danny Forcina, Evan Walker and Jake Price; along with numerous family in Browning and his two lifelong best friends, Betty Williams and William Weaselboy. Clifford was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rita R. Potts; parents, Francis Potts and Martha BadOldMan; sister, Peggy LaCourse; nephew, Michael Walker; his first grandson, Darius Michael Zeke; and niece, Jolena Williams.
Dad, we love you so much and you will forever be missed. Until we meet again.
Visitation will be held from noon Sunday, Dec. 8, at Sheridan Hall, followed by funeral services at
11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery. Big Sky Cremations is assisting the family with services. To offer condolences, please visit www.helenafunerals.com
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