Cody Alan Potter

Cody Alan Potter, age 38, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 17, 1988 in Richmond, IN.

Cody graduated from Richmond High School in 2007. He worked in maintenance for Royal Canin in Lewisburg. He loved to work on cars, trucks and motorcycles, specifically Hondas. He enjoyed going to car shows and being outdoors. Spending time with his family was one of his greatest joys in life.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Hubert and Wanda (Grimes) Potter.

He is survived by his wife Kayla Potter of Eaton; children Conner, Aydin and Bentlee, all at home; parents Shawn and Tina Potter of Richmond; brother Jordan (Katie) Barker of Richmond; maternal grandparents Ronnie and Betty Sandlin of Fountain City, IN; special aunt and uncle Brenda and James Potter of Kentucky; special nephew James “Doug” Ellison of Richmond; father and mother-in-law Darren and Lisa Duncan of New Paris, OH; and numerous other extended family members.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 am, also at the funeral home with Pastor Rodney Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist Cody’s family with final expenses. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.