Edsel Bruce Potter, 83, of California, MD died April 22, 2008 in Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD.

Born August 18, 1924 in Dahlgren, VA, he was the son of the late Vennie Marcelus Potter and Carrie Belle Pounds Potter.

He treasured his family and friends. He enjoyed his life as a Civil Servant working aboard the Patuxent River Naval Air Station for 42 years. His passion was to hunt and fish whenever possible. Hunting was his life and he always aimed for excellence at his sport. He also had a passion for carving and painting wooden duck decoys. He was also a lifelong member of NARFE, Chapter 969 of St. Mary's County and a member of Ducks Unlimited.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Angeline Potter, his children Yvonne Moss of Marco Island, FL, Gary Potter of St. George Island, MD, his sisters, Jean Whittemore of Herndon, VA, JoAnn Schlusemeyer of Vienna, VA and Elvy Hovarter of Ashland, WI. He was the father-in-law of Brian Moss and Denise Hanson-Potter and the grandfather of Jason Todd Wright of Washington, DC and Benjamin Edsel Potter of St. George Island, MD. Mr. Potter was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian David Wright.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 28, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Lexington Park Baptist Church in Lexington Park, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery in Lexington Park, MD. A Reception will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.