Darnell H. Potter

Darnell Hamilton Potter was born on September 18, 1978 in Lakenheath, England. He was the youngest of four children born to Rudell Sr. and Alice Faye Potter and was lovingly known as "My Baby." Darnell answered the Lord's call to come home early in the morning on September 9, 2015. Even though he was at his parent's home in Dover, Delaware, there was no time to say I love you or good-bye. He attended the public schools in Dover, DE, graduating in 1996. His accomplishments included: 1996 Outstanding Musical Accomplishment - All State Musical Chorus. Darnell was also a member of the Select Ensemble Choir, the marching band and was a Drum Major during both his junior and senior years. Darnell received the ROTC Outstanding Service and Conduct in Competitive Drill and Outstanding Achievement AFJROTC in Academics Awards. He was also a recipient of A Young Achievers Award and a Whatcoat U.M. Church Bessie McDowell Scholarship Award. After graduating high school, he attended Delaware State College, known today as Delaware State University, with a major in Comprehensive Music Education. He was a member of the Approaching Storm Marching Band. As a member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church, Darnell served as an Acolyte and he enriched the music department with sweet melodies from his Alto, Tenor and Soprano saxophones. Darnell worked for many years at Citibank US as a Client Experience Manager where he handled the ExxonMobil and Shell Oil accounts. He enjoyed music, cars, traveling, movies and cheering for his favorite team, The Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, Darnell leaves to cherish his memories: his sisters, Faye Gaston (Gregory) of Magnolia, Delaware and Kimberly Jackson (Anthony) of Coatesville, Pennsylvania; a brother, Rudell Potter, Jr. of Dover, Delaware; his nieces and nephews: Tyorzel*, Natasha, Ashley, Joshua, Caleb, NiChelle, Diane, Jonathon, Anthony, Jordon, Samara, and Isaiah; a host of special aunts, uncles, special family friends: Olivia Thomas, Robin Klein, Kathy Hayes as well as many other family members and friends and his beloved cat, Chester. *Tyorzel passed away within 24 hours of Darnell’s passing. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darnell H. Potter, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Darnell H. Potter

September 18, 1978 - September 9, 2015