Donald D. Potts, 42, of 442 W. Church St., died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005 at his home. Mr. Potts wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Potts was born on March 16, 1963 in Valparaiso, IN, the son of Larry Dale Potts and Carolyn (Karnes) Potts Smothers. He was a self-employed carpenter and handyman. He is survived by a son, Deon Zeppelin Potts, Benton, his father, Larry Potts, Michigan City, MI, one sister, Gerri Henderson, Hobart, IN, three brothers, Larry Potts, Fayetteville, NC, Paul and wife Laura Potts, Benton, Rodney and wife Lilly Potts, Hobart, IN, his step-father, Marvin Smothers, Benton, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Potts was preceded in death by his mother. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com.