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Harlan Poston

Mr. Harlan Poston age 81 of the Tucker’s Cross Roads Community passed away September 14, 2022.  Born in Smith County, he was the son of the late C.B. and Elizabeth Harlan Poston.  He was a 1959 graduate of Lebanon High School and attended the Bethlehem Church of Christ where he had served as a deacon and elder.  He was a life-long farmer.  He owned and operated Neal-Way Manufacturing farm implements from 1974-1986 and retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation.

He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Mary Jane Neal Poston; two brothers:  Kenneth and William Poston; infant sister, Nelda Ann Poston.

Survivors include: two sons:  Russell Poston (Charlotte), Gregory (Sarah) Poston; four grandchildren:  Samantha (Chris) Jaskulski, Elizabeth (Cade) Meinel, Olivia Poston, John Gregory (Suzanne) Poston, two great-grandchildren:  Blake Parrish, C.J. Jaskulski; two brothers:  James (Nancy) Poston, Charles (Sandra) Poston; two sisters-in-law:  Virginia Poston, and Delorise Poston.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Charles, Russell and Gregory Poston officiating.  Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery at Tucker’s Cross Roads.  Active Pallbearers:  Terry, Andy, John Paul, John Gregory, Seth Poston and Randy Holland.  Honorary Pallbearers:  Bo Reed, Jerry and Chris Dowell.  Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Cemetery.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements.

Messages for the Family

  1. Lisa Case Bottom says:
    Who knew that a Man that knew the Dedmans (my grandfather) at Tucker’s years ago would years later be one of my absolute favorite patients (Resident) to care for ❤️ He always thought I was “Mary” and wanted his bacon and eggs
    We miss and love you “Poston”, you made our days better ❤️❤️❤️
    CD hall nurses ❤️
  2. Kai Grissim says:
    Steady as a rock, always doing right, and a brother in Christ.
  3. Joe Wilkerson says:
    My prayers are with the entire Poston family. So sorry for your loss. May our God and Savior give you all peace.
  4. Roy Allen Crutcher says:
    Prayers and blessings for the family.
  5. Patsy Jane (Thomson) Brown says:
    My thoughts and prayers for the family. I have wonderful memories of growing up in Tuckers Crossroads and of going to school with Harlan. May God grant you His grace and peace in the days to come.