Emerson Lee Poe

After attending Sullivan High School, he went on to graduate from Hiwassee College in Madisonville, TN. Emerson was employed for 37 years with Eastman Chemical Company. In 1980 he met Nancy Sharpe, and they married in 1981.

Emerson was a highly regarded high school and collegiate multi-sport athlete. That love of sports continued through many years playing in Eastman sport leagues. He loved collecting Native American artifacts, farming, gardening, designing and building furniture, and woodturning. Emerson had an innate desire for learning and creativity that never stopped.

Emerson was preceded in death by his parents W.A. and Mattie, and his brother Bill. He is survived by Nancy and three children. Daughter Elizabeth Scott Poe, son David Michael Poe and his wife Debbie, daughter Sarah Poe Witt and husband Tim. Grandchildren Jessica, Sarah, Caitie, Brock, Ethan, Rachael, Riley, Meredith, Avery, India, and 5 great grandchildren.

A private celebration of Emerson’s life will be held at a later date. Please send any memorials to Pine Ridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 77, Batesland, SD 57716. Pine Ridge Baptist Church serves the Oglala Sioux of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.