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Collin Potter Obituary

Collin Douglas Potter MT. PLEASANT - Collin Potter, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, born in Charleston, SC October 14, 1991, abruptly, unexpectedly departed this world December 2, 2023. He was 32 years young. He is survived by his parents, children, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Collin was a Christian man, very close to His Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He attended Trident Tech. Collin was first mate and truly the face, heart, and spirit of his company, not only keeping vessels meticulously pristine, but engaging with all guests to be positive they had a memorable, fun experience on their excursions. He was a climbing arborist always beautifying our world. Collin earned black belts in two styles of Tae Kwon Do, he loved to play the guitar, violin, and he enjoyed playing golf, disc golf and shooting hoops with his friends. Skateboarding was something that he had done for decades since he learned as a small child. He also loved the peace of the beach where he had so many more waves to ride on his surfboard. He exuded positivity and love, always leaving that gorgeous smile with everyone he encountered. Collin was a fantastic, loving father, a loyal, caring grandson, and the dearest, most kind, devoted, and fun-loving son a mom could ever dream of having. Collin was a gentle, sweet spirit always helping others and putting their needs above his own. He genuinely cared for people, and several times he was late for dinner because he stopped to change someone's tire. He was generous, would without question give anyone the shirt off his back. Collin accepted and loved everyone, always seeing the absolute best in all, so trusting. His primary love and focus was family, and he was valued so deeply by family and friends. While the loss of Collin has been totally devastating to our family and friends, the loving, vivacious memory of him will live on forever in our hearts and minds until we meet in heaven. Because Collin's young life came to an unimaginable halt, the family is asking for time to grieve. Until then, when you think of Collin, please say a prayer praise thanking Him for His sacrifice for those who choose to accept & worship Him & live today, knowing we will see Collin again in Heaven, always remembering the love and kindness Collin so freely gave to all. A Celebration of Collin's Life will be held in Spring of 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (www.charlestonanimalsociety.org), The Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden St., Charleston, SC 29401 (www.rmhcharleston.org) or to SOS Lowcountry (www.soslowcountry.org). Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2024.

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Kat Frederick

February 23, 2025

Collin was a bright light here on Earth and is forever shining bright in his Eternal Home. Heaven

Sue Ellen

December 2, 2024

Remembering Collin on this mournful date. After attending Collin's beautiful celebration of his remarkable life, I regretted not knowing him as a man. I knew him as a child and he was a special boy. A voice came in my mind and said he was always a man with his strength, incredible mind and unimaginable kindness to all. Collin was confident, but humble. He protected his mother, but never controlling. Collin did everything beautifully. As I watched him jump backwards into the seas, surfing among the waves with his masculine grace and a smile Robert Redford would even long for, he remained modest. Collin was not of this world. He much too extraordinary.
I thank God for Collin. To even have the honor of meeting him, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, God loves me.
Thank you, Elaine for sharing your precious son with us. I love you.

Rhonda Wadford

September 9, 2024

Elaine I just heard about Collin. I want you to know how truly sorry I am. I know that you will find comfort in his memory and knowing that you will see him again one day. Praying for your family

Tanya Jennings

January 9, 2024

Lain,
I was so sorry to hear about your boy! Continued prayers for you and your family.

Stephen Bell

December 26, 2023

Collin,

We met in 2012 when i started working at Noisy Oyster with you.... The adventure really all started from that place on the Charleston Market where we served customers off cruise boats all the time! The relationship really grew stronger outside of the work hours though on our skate rides back to the house.

Skateboarding was our connection & our love for taste in music. Those 2 things are very powerful, and I'm blessed that those elements brought me to meet you brother. We cried, laughed, hugged, and experienced the loss of another close friend Nicole Miller together from our Noisy family.

Collin, that laugh was contagious man! Anytime you laughed, I had to laugh just because that was the joy you portrayed toward everything. I look forward to hitting many parking garages up in heaven with you when I get there to join you in praise/ and worship of our heavenly father.

Best Regards,

Sue Ellen

December 9, 2023

Having the privilege to be around Collin while he was a child, it was apparent he was precocious and larger than life. Collin owned the world "beautiful" as he displayed beauty in everyway. My feelings of dispear and anger can never erase that magnificent spark he shared to this world.
My heart is sick for Laine and Doug. I will forever pray for them and all the hearts that are shattered.
What a Man.

Marcia

December 7, 2023

So very sorry for this loss. My heart goes out to you and prayers for peace in your heart.

A. Paul Zobel

December 6, 2023

I worked with Collin for the last three years as my Mate on the charter boat Laine. Collin was always smiling and helpful to everyone. He had quite a knowledge of Charleston pointing out buildings and the history of places and events that occurred in past times.
I will miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten.
Collin treated myself and my wife as extended family and likewise we treated him like a son. Anytime we parted we would say to each other, "LOVE YOU MAN."
May God bless Collin

Brenda

December 6, 2023

I´m so sorry for you loss, may God look over you and help you during this terrible time. Love you Brenda

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