Edward Lee Poskey, Sr., 87, of Lepanto died Friday, April 20 at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree.

He worked for Ritter Telephone Company as an installation and repair specialist. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the First Baptist Church in Lepanto, a retired firefighter and a member of the VFW and American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Poskey and a daughter, Linda Wages.

Survivors include one son, Eddie Poskey, Jr. and his wife, Angela of West Memphis; two grandchildren, Stephanie Jernigan and Leasa Wages; and two great grandchildren, Austin Jernigan and Alden Jernigan.

A celebration of his life was held Monday, April 23 at First Baptist Church in Lepanto with Jerry Kausier officiating. Burial followed in Potter Memorial Cemetery.