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Thomson, GA—Sonny died Friday night, January 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Pratt Poss; mother, Ila Mae Poss; father, Edward Cicero Poss; brothers, Varnell Poss and Dexter Poss; and sister, Betty Jean Gunby.
Sonny was born in Augusta, Ga. and raised in Thomson. He was a 1955 graduate of Thomson High School. He attended the University of Georgia on Scholarship in basketball, track and swimming, where he earned 9 letters. He was Southeastern Conference Athlete of the Year in 1958 and 1959. After graduating UGA, he taught at Butler High School in Augusta, beginning in 1960, where he was head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director until his retirement.
He is survived by many special nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.
His beloved wife, Ann, passed away in 2019 and a dual graveside service for both of them will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021, in Westview Cemetery, with Rev Ronny Brannen officiating. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, face masks and social distancing will be observed. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Athens Y Camp for Boys, Tallullah Falls, Georgia, P.O. Box 8, Tallullah Falls, Ga. 30573.
You may sign a guest book at the funeral home or online at www.curtisfuneralhome.com
Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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The Augusta Chronicle - 1/29/2021
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Bill Murphy
January 29, 2021
To the Poss Family, our prayers and condolences. Coach Poss was a bedrock in our lives as Butler Bulldogs as was his beloved wife, Miss Pratt, to us. He passed on his athletic prowess to all and inspired a winning and fighting spirit. Having graduated in 1972 with many days gone by, may we all be reunited again in the LORD'S timing. Thank you for your service Coach ! God's blessings to the family and all friends. Bill Murphy
HERBERT GILSTRAP
January 29, 2021
May it bring special comfort to know that others care and share your loss.Thinking of you and family at this time of loss of your LOVED ONE.
May God's blessings of comfort, peace and love be with you and family.
HERBERT GILSTRAP.
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