Gerald "Pops" Posey

Gerald "Pops" Eugene Posey was born September 18, 1944, in Nashville, TN, and he passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Tri Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, at the age of 79.

He was the son of the late Gordon Lee Posey and Ila Spurlock Posey. He was married to Roberta J. Posey.

He owned and operated his electrical business for many years in Madison, Tennessee. He worked as an electrician with the Nashville Metro School System.

He enjoyed gardening in the summers and was always willing to share his vegetables with anyone. He loved Jackson County and planned to return here full-time one day.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta J. Posey; son, Shane Posey; brothers: David Posey and Larry Posey.

Survivors include his son: Shannon Posey of Madison, TN; daughter In law: Angelia Posey of Goodlettsville, TN; brother, Danny (Patsy) Posey of Old Hickory, TN; Sister, June Posey (Roger) Alteri of Mt. Juliet, TN; nieces: Chassity Webster, Jennifer Rai Bright, Cassondra Martin, Logan Posey and Jana Posey; nephews: Jackie Posey, Hugh Martin, Jr., Michael Posey, Chris Proctor and David Mauk; grandchildren: Joshua Posey and Kelsie Snyder.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 12 noon at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Walter Spurlock Cemetery in Jackson County, TN. Visitation will be Friday from 4 P.M. - 8 P.M., and Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of services.

Pallbearers will be, Jerry Page, Chris Proctor, Dillon Oneal, Danny Oneal, Steven Henley and Timmy Henley. Honorary pallbearers will be Don League and Travis Newman.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550.