Roy L. Potts - Benton, IL Roy L. Potts, 61, of Benton, IL, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home in Benton. Mr. Potts was born on May 15, 1950 in Benton, IL the son of Willard E. Potts and Rosa (Pent) Potts McBride. Roy was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Operator Engineers Local #318. He was a member of the Benton Masonic Lodge #64 and the Boneyard Boccie Ball Club where his grandfather Joe Pent was a founding member. Surviving relatives include two sisters, Jane Castle and husband Mort, Crete, IL, Yolanda Cavallaro, Scottsdale, AZ, one brother, Jack Potts and wife Cathie, Cookeville, TN, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Potts was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Potts wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.