Wes Abbott, one of the original potters for Empty Bowls died Wednesday night.

Abbott set a goal to make hundreds of bowls each year and is credited with creating thousands for the charity program that donates to Cullman Caring for Kids’ food bank, said Tanya Shearer, an organizer of the event and longtime friend of Abbott.

“He was so dedicated ti helping people through Empty Bowls. Even when his health was declining, he was determined to keep making bowls,” Shearer said.