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Wlaf1450It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Eugene Poore, who departed peacefully surrounded by family on June 22, 2026 at the age of 77.
Eddie was born on February 2, 1949 (Groundhog Day) in Westbourne, TN. He lived a life defined by hard work, love for his family, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
As a young man in 1966, he joined the U.S. Job Corps, where he became a skilled heavy equipment operator, a profession he took great pride in throughout his life.
When he wasn’t working, he could almost always be found outdoors. Fishing and hunting were not simply hobbies—they were a way of life. Whether casting a line into a favorite fishing hole before sunrise or sitting quietly in a deer stand as daylight crept through the trees, he found peace, purpose, and joy in nature. The outdoors was where he felt most at home.
He treasured every fishing trip, every hunting season, and every opportunity to share those experiences with family and friends. Some of his happiest moments were spent teaching his kids and grandkids how to bait a hook, cast a fishing line, read the water, and track wildlife. His stories of memorable catches, successful hunts, and even “the one that got away” will continue to bring smiles to those who knew and loved him.
When he wasn’t working, he was rarely idle. He had a natural talent for working on vehicles and could often be found under the hood of a car or truck, fixing an engine or helping a friend or family member get back on the road. There wasn’t much he couldn’t repair with a little time, determination, and the right tools. He enjoyed the challenge of solving mechanical problems and took pride in keeping things running.
His love for caring for others extended into the kitchen as well. Family and friends always looked forward to gathering around the table for his famous homemade beef vegetable soup. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a tradition that brought everyone together. Whether on a cold winter day or during a family gathering, a bowl of his soup was made with care, generosity, and love, becoming one of the many memories his family will forever cherish.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce & Jessie Poore; wife Eunice Poore and son Kevin Lee Poore; sister Delphia Rose, brothers Ronnie & Bruce, Jr. Poore.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving children Michelle & husband Shane McMillan, sons Marty and Travis Poore; brothers Otis (Big O) Poore, Ralph Poore, David (Stick) Poore, Johnny & wife Debra Poore; sisters Juanita Wynn, Becky Tackett, and Norma & husband LeRoy Phillips. He is also survived by his grandkids Brandon & wife Paige Adkins, Sarah & husband Nick Lively, Seth Poore, Hailey Poore, Warren Poore and Whitney Poore as well as his great grandbabies Carter & Vivian Adkins, Brady & Chloe Lively, and Sha’Mar Thomas; special friends Leanne Miles and LaDonna Goode; and a slew of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; honorary friends Dr. Casmir Ezim and the staff at Knoxville Footcare.
Whether fixing a vehicle, sharing hunting stories, taking someone fishing, or serving up another pot of his famous soup, he made people feel welcome and cared for.
Though he has laid down his fishing rod and set aside his hunting gear, his legacy lives on in the lakes he fished, the woods he hunted, the engines he repaired, the meals he lovingly prepared, and the family who will forever treasure the lessons, laughter, and love he shared. He will forever be in our hearts and missed very much every day.
The family will receive friends at the Leach Family Funeral Home and Cremation on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5-7pm with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with Preacher Bruce Holt and Bryan Brown officiating. Graveside service will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12 noon at Ridgeview Cemetery. www.leachfamilyfuneralhome.com