Rev. Jimmy D. Poore, age 71, passed away at his home in New Tazewell, TN, with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, following a short battle with cancer. He was born in New Tazewell, TN, August 7, 1950. He IS a member of Straight Creek Missionary Baptist Church, current pastor for the past 31 years. Jimmy also served as pastor at several area churches; as well as evangelist in many revivals over the years. He announced his calling to preach in 1975. He enjoyed/lived for what God had called him to do: Preaching, Church, Singing; Made the statement while he was sick, "this is no life, turn me loose, and let me GO! Church and preaching is my life." Jimmy was Proud to be Jakson's papaw. One of his memories he had shared with Jakson was about "the rock" in the field, when he was little, he would sit on that rock, and told Jakson "Don't forget the Rock".
He retired from the Claiborne County Landfill, where he worked for 30+ years. He started to work at age 16; worked many places prior to the Landfill. Jimmy lived in New Tazewell his whole life. Jimmy NEVER retired from "the work" God had called him to do.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alvis and Rosamae Poore, Mother-in-law Velma Lane; Brothers, Dillis Poore; Clay Poore and wife Wanda Atkins Poore; Sister, Cynthia Russell; Sisters-in-law, Imogene Poore; Barbara Sue Keck Poore; Barbara Hurst Poore; .
Survived by Wife of 52 years, Stella Bull Poore. Son, Jonathan Poore. Special Grandson, Jakson Poore. Brother, Floyd (Louise) Poore; Mack Poore; Billy Poore. Sister-in-law, Geraldine Poore, Brother-in Law Charles Russell all of the Tazewell-New Tazewell area; Loved like a brother, shared the same God Calling, Rev. Larry A Beeler, and wife Sharron. Also, many other relatives; friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
The family requests everyone wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Thank you.
SERVICES: Visitation, Friday August 20th 4 until 9 PM at Coffey Funeral Home; Funeral, Saturday August 21st 11 AM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel; Graveside to follow in the Shoemaker Cemetery.
SINGERS: Jerry and Carolyn Epperson; Terry Keck;
PREACHERS: Jeff Munsey, read obituary; Bob Zavattier, funeral message; Lee Wayne Grubb, prayer and graveside service.
PALLBEARERS: Jonathan Poore, Jakson Poore, Matt Noe, Caleb Keck, Randy Jones, Tim Ousley, Wayne Beeler and Sammy Robinette.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Preacher friends, men of Straight Creek Missionary Baptist Church
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Poore family.
