Officials Identify Human Remains Found in Smith County

TYLER — Officials say skeletal remains found in eastern Smith County have been identified as those of Jerry Wayne Potter, 62. Potter was reported missing to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office on April 22. According to family members, it was not uncommon for him to not be seen or heard from for weeks at a time. On Tuesday around 3:15 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a suspicious circumstance call from someone who had discovered the remains on his property. If you saw Potter at any time or have any information that may help with the investigation you are asked to call the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at 903-566-6600.