April 8, 2023
Mr. Dean Poss age 82 of Smithville passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his residence. He was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a member of the Mt. View The Baptist Church.
He was born on July 6, 1940 in Smithville, TN to his parents, David Everett and Wilma Catherine Taylor Poss who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Reba Knowles, and 5 brothers, Clifton Poss, Mason Poss, William Poss, Joe Ben Poss, and Glynn Poss.
Funeral Services for Mr. Poss will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 1pm at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with interment in the DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Bro. Dwight Knowles and Bro. Johnny Adcock will officiate. Visitation with the Poss family will be held on Sunday from 3pm until 8pm, and on Monday from 10am until the service time at 1pm at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. In addition to flowers donations can be made to the Mt. View The Baptist Church or St. Jude in memory of Mr. Poss.
Survivors include a son, Byron (Donnell) Poss, daughter, Terri Poss, 3 grandchildren, Keshia Poss, Westly (Lori) Poss, and Makenzie Poss; 4 Great Grandchildren, Sawyer Green, Hazel Pinegar, Fletcher Green, and Kobe Pinegar all of Smithville; and 1 Sister, Wanda (Ed) Higdon of Hendersonville. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.