Funeral service for Patrick Thomas Poarch, age 27 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday at 3 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Boldin, Jr. officiating. Patrick passed away Thursday at Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Lincoln County he was the son of Stephen and Ellen Watts Poarch who survive. Patrick was employed as an installer for Aqua Pools in Columbia, TN and was a member of the Nashville Recovery Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his daughter Maylee Christine Poarch of Smyrna, TN, sisters Meredith (Terry) Boldin of Athens, AL and Ashley (Phillip) Works of Fayetteville, Maylee’s mother Leah Morgan of Smyrna, TN, nieces and nephews Karlee and Braden Works, Peyton and Christian Boldin and several aunts and uncles.
Patrick was preceded in death by sister Lee Poarch and grandparents Eddie and Juanita Watts, Frances and Dr. William S. Poarch
.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday 5-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Maylee Poarch Trust Fund
that will be established at the U. S. Bank or to Place of Hope, 105 James M. Campbell Blvd, N,
Columbia, TN 38401.
9 Comments To "Patrick Thomas Poarch"
#1 Comment By Debbie Kilpatrick On July 13, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
There are no words to express the thoughts that are on my heart for your family at this time. I remember Patrick as a smiling, playful child and a respectful young man. It is so hard to make sense of this tragedy. My prayers are with you…
#2 Comment By Kim Lasater On July 14, 2012 @ 4:09 pm
Ellen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I don’t know how you feel but I do understand the hole left in your hearts. I know that God will be with you and carry you through this tragedy even when you feel like you are all alone. Just remember to trust Him and lean on Him completely because His word says he will never leave us. I will be praying for God to give your family peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time.
#3 Comment By Susie Compton On July 15, 2012 @ 12:00 am
We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
#4 Comment By Adrian Key On July 15, 2012 @ 12:48 am
My thoughts and prayers are with your family durning this difficult time. Patrick will be missed. I will always remember the good time we had.
Adrian Key
#5 Comment By Linda& Gary Williams On July 15, 2012 @ 4:57 am
Ellen, My heart goes out to you, Steve and the family. I can’t know the hurt you are feeling at this time. I pray that the Lord will reach down and confort you all in this time of sadness. Please know I will be there with you in my heart. I just met Patrick one time but he seemed like a very sweet young man. God Bless you and the family. All our Love, Linda
#6 Comment By Robin Shelton On July 16, 2012 @ 2:15 pm
My dear friends,
I was so saddened to hear of Patricks death. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that I am thinking of you and that if you need me I’ll come running to help in anyway I can. Please try and remember all the good times you had with Patrick and let these memories carry you through each new day. I love you all, you are wonderful people and God will take care of you through this.
Robin
#7 Comment By Sharon kelley On July 17, 2012 @ 10:45 pm
Steve, Ellen an family,I am so very sorry to here about Patrick,,I remember him as a toddler, Mike an I Jacky an Lisa baby set a few times an your children kept a smile on our faces, Patrick always had the sweetest face, I will always remember that face.
Always, Sharon Kelley
#8 Comment By Amy Lowe On July 20, 2012 @ 5:45 pm
Ashley and the entire Poarch family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss today. May God give you peace and comfort during this heartwrenching time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
#9 Comment By Kathy Talley On February 8, 2013 @ 10:15 pm
Steve, Ellen, Meredith and Ashley…It saddens me reading of Patrick’s death. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to each of you. In Christian Love, Kathy