Michael Wayne Potts, 55, of Edwardsville, IL died on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.  He was born on January 3, 1968 in Gary, IN to Harry "Vic" Potts and Dorothy (Tracy) Jones.

Michael married Virginia Schmutz in Pontoon Beach, IL on October 18, 2008.

The U.S. Navy veteran was an editor for music productions.  He did the artwork on the back of the ZZ Top album "After Burner".  Michael was a personal assistant to Stevie Ray Vaughn and was the founding member of the blues ensemble at Vincennes University.  He was a 34 year member of the Elks Lodge 1208 in Lawrenceville, IL.

Besides his wife, Michael is survived by 3 step-daughters:  Michele Rickard of Collinsville, Angela (Tony Misuraca) Breithaupt of Jerseyville and Sarah (Russell) Crane of Jerseyville; a step-son, Stephen Breithaupt of Edwardsville; 13 grandchildren:  Jay Rickard, Cody Rickard, Vicktorya Hart, Jewleah Heck, Savannah Heck, Faith Misuraca, Justin Richardson, Erika Richardson-Breithaupt,  Trevor Liefer, Connor Ulrich, Carter "Jo" Ulrich and Lily Crane and 5 great grandchildren:  Elijah, Everly, Logan, Atlas and Naomi.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild, Grace Misuraca.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com