Mr. Thomas Edwin Poe, age 85 of Benton, KY died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at his home. He retired as a supervisor for TVA and was a 60 year member of the IBEW Local 816. Mr. Poe attended North Marshall Church of Christ. He was an avid fan of UK Basketball.
Born Wednesday, August 31, 1932 in Benton, KY, he was the son of the late Ervin and Myrtie (Peck) Poe.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Thompson) Poe of Benton, KY, daughter, Debbie Poe of Benton, KY, son, Edwin Dane Poe of Benton, KY, daughter, Marsha Poe Reed of Benton, KY, grandchildren, Jason, Mandie, MaKensie, Danelle, Breanna, Chandra, and great-grandchildren, Aaron-Jesy, Shawn Michael, Makhyla, and Kellen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, James Ronald Poe, John Edward Poe and Thomas Ervin “Buddy” Poe, sister, Martha Poe Egner.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY. Celebration of Life with burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Marshall Co. Memory Gardens located at Hwy U.S. 641 North, Benton, KY with James Long officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Poe Scholarship Fund, c/o Marshall County Board of Education, 86 High School Rd., Benton, KY 42025.