Landon Chance Potts, 17 of Nixa, Missouri died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Stone County from automobile accident
Landon was born September 17, 1997 in Springfield, MO to Sherry Spears Potts and Chance Potts. Landon was the oldest son with two younger brothers, Reid Potts 12, Cross Potts 5, and an older cousin Tanner Kroutil who lived with him. Landon was a junior at Nixa High School. His passion was team roping and he experienced much success in his 5 years of ropins and rodeos. Landon was “all in” in anything he set out to do and lived life to the fullest. He believed in and lived for his dreams. Landon had many friends both young and old who saw him live beyond his years.
Landon is survived by; his Mom and Dad (Sherry Spears Potts and Chance Potts of Nixa, MO), Cousin (Tanner Kroutil 22 of Nixa, MO), two brothers (Reid 12 and Cross 5 Potts), Grandparents, Diane Newell Ward and Chris Wimberly of Nixa, MO, Richard and Willa Spears of Strafford, MO, Sandy and Vic Tillitt of Springfield, MO, Les and Shirley Potts of Halfway, MO, Great-Grandparents, Ed and Jean Spears of York, AL, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Landon was only predeceased by his first and best ropin horse Freckles.
Services for Landon are at 3:00 P.M. Monday, December 1, 2014 at Nixa First Assembly Church, 113 W. Mt Vernon, Nixa MO 65714, followed by Graveside service at Delaware Cemetery, Delaware Town Road, Nixa MO 65714. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. before services.
Services are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East 3540 East Seminole Springfield, Missouri. 65809 417-887-6565
In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to The H.A.Y. (Horses Assisting Youth) Foundation at thehayfoundation.com
Thank you to all the prayers and support from our family and friends.