James Edward Poat Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Poat of Mayfield, Kentucky, who passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Poat to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his brother William Poat; and his parents, Aubrey Poat and Edith Weitlauf Poat. He is survived by: his wife Pat Jones Poat; his children, Steven Poat (Pamela) of Clarkson, KY, Micheal Shawn Poat (Linda) of Big Clifty, KY and Cheryl Poat Hartig of Mayfield, KY; his sister Kay Griffith of Wooster, OH; and his grandchildren, Ashli Hayes (Steven), Jonathan Bennett, Matthew Bennett and Micheala Poat.
