Clifford Claude Potts, 60, of Helena passed away December 3rd 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, MT. 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 4 years later on April 7th 1972 and spending nearly 40 yrs. together.
Cliff lived a very full and blessed life. He had many skills from building and working on cars, handy man work, laying sod and landscaping. He played a part in an old western movie, Grey Eagle, in the 70’s, 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, Nadia Britz and his grandson Paxton Clifford Banks. His sister Jeannie Walker, brother Francis Potts, nieces and nephews Jerry Walker, Elmira Kirkland, Tawnia Walker, Dusty Price, Danny Forcina, Evan Walker, Jake Price along with numerous family in Browning, MT, and his two lifelong best friends Betty Williams and William Weaselboy. Clifford was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita R. Potts, his parents Francis Potts and Martha BadOldMan, his sister Peggy LaCourse, nephew Michael Walker, and his first grandson Darius Michael Zeke, 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, December 8 at Sheridan Hall, followed by funeral services at 11 AM, Monday December 9. Interment will be at 2 PM, Resurrection Cemetery. Big Sky Cremations is assisting the family with services, to offer condolences please visit www.helenafunerals.com
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Hehaka Mani says
Rest In Peace my old friend.
Carol Ham & Gerry Kercher says
Our hearts go out with sympathy to cliffs family. We were honored to be his friend during his life time. May his soul rest in peace. Gerry Kercher and Carol Ham