On April 9, 2016, Jeffrey Poarch, a 55-year-old male, passed away at his home in Johnson City, Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he was known for his artistic talents as an accomplished portrait and landscape artist and his passion for playing the guitar. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and the Elizabethton Technology Center.
Mr. Poarch was retired from the construction industry.
His family described him as a cherished individual, and he was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. Online sources do not indicate that his death was the result of foul play, and as such, there is no public information available regarding any arrests or suspects in connection with his passing.