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 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.

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. 

Funeral service for Mr. Poss were held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and interment followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Bro. Dwight Knowles and Bro. Johnny Adcock officiated. 

Pallbearers were Darrell Poss, Westly Poss, Terry Poss, David Poss, Danny Poss, and Jimmy Dickens.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 12, 2023