Damion Alexzander Potter, 28, transitioned from earth to Heaven on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in
Chipley, Florida. He was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1995, in the Jackson County Hospital to parents,
Rasheida Potter and Michael Hooks.
Damion received his developmental education at Kate M. Smith Elementary School, K-4 in Chipley; he
attended grades 5-6 in Bay County Schools at Jenks Middle School. He began his formative education, grades 7-8 at Roulhac
Middle School in Chipley, where he acquired an interest in music and was a mentor for his peers in the
Music Chorus Choir. Damion was a graduate of Chipley High School, Class of 2013, Chipley, Florida. In high school he was a participant in the Drama Department, Key Club, and Chorus. Post education continued
at Chipola College, Marianna, Florida where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2016.
Damion prepared himself professionally at the Commonwealth Service Institute of Texas and received an
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service, 2017. At the time of his demise, Damion
Alexzander Potter, LFD-F32729 was a successful Licensed Funeral Director/Office & Operations
Manager at Cooper’s Funeral Home & Florist, Chipley, Florida.
Born into a family of Morticians, Damion’s
success was foretold at the age of 9 years old as an observer and helper around and about Cooper’s
Funeral Home and Florist. Damion was lovable, kind, and compassionate. He had an immeasurable love for people. His
involvement in the church and community was impeccable. He was a lifetime servant of Yes Lord
Ministries in Chipley. There, he was active as a member, sung with the Praise & Worship Team,
Director of Voices of Yes Lord, Men Ministry Leader, Youth Leader, Armor Bearer Ministry and Director of Children’s Choir.
Additionally, Damion was the National Choir Director of Kingdom Saints United Fellowship.
Damion also served his community on the City of Chipley Citizens Advisory Task Force.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024, 5:00-7:00 PM CST at the Chipley High School
Gymnasium, 1545 Brickyard Road, Chipley, Florida 32428.
The Celebration of Life Service will convene on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 3:30 CST PM from the Cathedral of Yes Lord Deliverance Ministries, 1249 Hope Drive, Chipley, Florida 32428. The Apostle David Woods is Pastor.
The love and memories of Damion Alexzander Potter will forever be etched upon the hearts and minds
of all who knew and loved him; earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.