Stuart Nicholas Laurence Potts

Nicholas Laurence Potts, 70, of Owensboro died May 31, 2004 in Owensboro. He was born in Windsor, England on Feb. 11, 1934, and spent his childhood in Redditch where his father was a general medical practitioner. He attended school at Bryanstone and studied Woodwork at Birmingham Art College. An accomplished flautist, Mr. Potts played as First Flute at the inauguration of the Birmingham Youth Orchestra, and after being conscripted into the Royal Air Force joined the RAF Band, with whom he played in the coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. On discharge from the RAF, he attended the Royal Academy of Music in London where he studied under Gareth Morris. It was there that Nicholas met his future wife, Joy Hazelrigg, of Owensboro. They returned to the United State where they were married for 30 years. Joy taught music and Nicholas started a woodworking business which he maintained until his demise. An avid bridge player, Mr. Potts was a Life Master and played in tournaments throughout the country, as well as locally.

His wife Joy, of Owensboro, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Gerald Potts, Richard and Jill Potts, Alan and Brenda Potts, and David and Valerie Potts, cousins Jane and Desmond Porter, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of England, survive him. His kind and cheerful demeanor will be missed by all his bridge friends and his housekeeper, Irene Nielan, his loyal friend to the end.

Memorial services will be private. Glenn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, where online messages of condolence may be placed at www.glennfuneralhome.com.