Ray Clifford Poore

Mr. Ray Clifford Poore, age 92, of Harrogate, TN was born on January 22, 1928 in Claiborne County and passed away on April 12, 2020 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Mayes Chapel United Methodist Church and attended Pump Springs Baptist Church for 68 years. Ray was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He worked at Signal Knitting Mill, Claiborne Textile and Coffey Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Lula Poore; wife, Ruby Brooks Poore; brothers, Joe Poore, Alvis Poore and Beverly Poore; sisters, Zelphia Hill, Sudie Churchill and Gladys Ferguson.

He is survived by his Son: Troy Ray and wife Floydeann Poore of Harrogate, TN;

Grandchildren: Adam (Christie) Poore of Huntsville, AL

Tiffany (Seth) Oakes of Louisville, TN;

Jonathan Poore of Johnson City, TN;

Two very special Great Grandchildren: Ruby Frances Poore and Robert Evan Oakes;

His sister: Nevada Hypes;

Sister-in-law: Lorena Poore;

Brother-in-law: Olen (Sue) Brooks;

He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

Special thanks to his caregivers: Gail Dobbs, Amy Cundiff and Jean Carmack.

The family will receive friends on Thursday April 16, 2020 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel, Harrogate from 1:00 until 6:00 P.M. A family graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday April 17, 2020 at Riverview Cemetery.

Ministers: Rev. Terry England and Rev. Scott Cannon;

Special Music by Seth Oakes;

Pallbearers: Adam Poore, Jonathan Poore, Seth Oakes, Jamie Brooks, Billy Saylor, Dennis Gilbert, and Jeff Brooks.

Honorary Pallbearers: Buster Greene, Olen Brooks, Foster Brock, and Joe Porter.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.