Mr. Dillis Haggon Poore
Mr. Dillis Haggon Poore age 73 of New Tazewell, TN was born April 4, 1940 and passed away August 10, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was saved at Clouds Church at a very young age and was later ordained as a deacon. He was a member of Head of Barren Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Alvis and Rosa Mae Poore
Infant grandson: Jeremy Haggon Poore
Lifelong friend: Dillard Robertson
He is survived by his:
Loving wife of 52 years: Geraldine (Whitaker) Poore
Daughters: Dixie Escajeda and husband Jimmy
Debbie Hammontree and Eddie Hunley
Son: Audy Poore
Grandsons: Tim Keck and Destiny Miller
Matthew Edwards
Sister: Cynthia Russell and husband Charles
Brothers: Clay Poore and wife Wanda
Floyd Poore and wife Louise
Billy Poore and wife Barbara
Rev. Jimmy Poore and wife Stella
Mack Poore
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of many other loving relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Monday, August 12, 2013 from 6PM until 8PM at the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August, 13th at 10AM in the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Day and the Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Music will be provided by David and Juanita Honeycutt. Burial will follow in the Shoemaker Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Brandon Bolden, Dustin Love, Dustin Keck,
Jeff Simmons, Dean Seal, and Tommy Cox
Honorary Pallbearers: Ralph Sharp and Jack Blackburn
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Claiborne - Overholt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
www.claibornefuneralhome.com