David J. Potts, age 45, of Elgin, IL, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 24, 2015. Loving father of Takoda Potts. Beloved son of Wes and Faye Potts. Dear brother of Lisa (Mark) LaReau and Sarah (Jed) Van Drunen. Cherished uncle and great uncle of several nieces and nephews. Former husband of Kelly. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 3:00 until the time of the funeral service at 7:30 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane(Rt.30& Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Interment Private. Memorials may be given to Restoration Ministries, 253 E. 159th St. Harvey, IL 60426. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.