Obituary
Bruce Allan Poe of Trumann departed this life Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the family residence at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was born Sunday, September 2, 1945 in Trumann and had lived his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired ginner from Dixie Gin and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Poe was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1962-1968. Bruce’s favorite thing was spending time with his family and hunting. He was a member of the Trumann Masonic Lodge and got an associates degree from ASU in Marked Tree. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thurman Poe and one sister, Iola King and his parents, Fred and Beulah Wallace Poe.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emma Lance Poe of the home; two sons William (Teresa) Poe of Little Rock and Billy (Mary Beth) of Trumann; three grandchildren, Hunter Poe, Alexis Poe, and Luke Anderson; one great granddaughter, Cecelia Poe
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-6 pm at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Celebration of life will begin at 6:00 in the chapel with Rev. Phil Rodgers officiating.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
January 11, 2023
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Memorial Service
January 11, 2023
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"Praying for the family
Stephanie Moon Willbanks, TrumannJanuary 10, 2023
"Emma and family so sorry for your loss
Dan and Sandy Toone
Danny Toone, Swartz Creek MichiganJanuary 10, 2023
"I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you (Ann, William & Billy Wayne) during this time.
I will be in Trumann this weekend and will try and plan to see you.
Amanda Stubbs Williams , FranklinJanuary 10, 2023
"Enjoyed working with Bruce for many years at Dixie Gin. His family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Osment, TrumannJanuary 10, 2023
"Prayers to all
Gary Russell sure , Trumann arJanuary 10, 2023
"William thinking of you brother.
Dale Lipford, Jonesboro, ARJanuary 10, 2023