Tony Gordon Potts, 76, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Tony was born on January 26, 1949, in Caldwell County to the late James Andrew Potts and Mabel Lucille Haigler Potts.

Tony was a mechanic serving the Catawba and Caldwell County areas. His natural ability and a love for working on engines developed into a lifelong career. He retired in 2018 from Clark Tire. He loved spending time with his family, was an avid hunter of deer and turkey, and loved racing and working on race cars.

Tony was an amazing father, a proud grandfather, and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by the love of his life, Deborah Lynn Propst Potts, after 47 years of marriage.

Those left to cherish his memory are one son, Tony Edward Potts (Jessica) of Lincolnton; two granddaughters, Natalee Drawdy and Lydia Potts of Lincolnton; one sister, Gail Ross (Harold) of Ridgeway, SC, and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Sunday March 30, 2025, at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir, officiating Rev. Dr. Josh Lail.

The family will receive friends on Sunday March 30, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Mackie Funeral Service in Granite Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CVCC Automotive program in honor of Tony G. Potts.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.

Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the family.