Earl Junior Poe, age 75, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1945 in Chilhowie, VA, a son of the late Wiley Poe and Rissie Hagy Poe. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, VA and a member of Deck Valley Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Over his lifetime he taught Sunday school for over 30 years and was a faithful servant of the Lord. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, Jeffery Allen Poe; precious wife Roma Jean Poe; brothers, Robert Poe, Ray Poe, David Poe, and Barney Poe. Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and special person and will be dearly missed by many.
He is survived by his wife: Patsy Leonard Poe; sons: James Earl “Jim” Poe and Kenneth Wayne Poe; daughters, Tammy Pierce and Shelia Anderson; sisters, Ennis Wright, Pauline Bowman, Christine Hudler, Evelyn Arnold and Shirley O’Hara; grandchildren: Jessica Crosby, Brittany Poe, Emily Poe, Matthew Poe, Austin Smith and Hunter Poe; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020 at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Denton and Pastor Larry Bales officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Susong Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Poe, Austin Smith, Matthew Poe, Terry Leonard, David Morrison and Jim Poe. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Balthis, Charlie Whitaker, Sam Osborne, Steve Pierce, Denver Ketron and Robert Rice “Uncle Ben”
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Patsy, I am so sorry on the passing of Earl. . All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Earl has gained his reward. Thought so much of him and his love for God.
Prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
To all the Poe Family,
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to you all. “Papaw” Earl was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face when I saw him. I know he loved God and his family like none other… and was a blessing to all who knew him.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Love,
Lori Maggioli
Patsy Rodney and I are so sorry for your loss. Earl was a good man and a good friend to Rodney. Prayers for you and the family.
Earl was a very special friend to me i knew him since grade school in Mendota at Hamilton school i also worked with him at Moores potato chip co. I will truly miss him prayers for the family that God will give them comfort.
Patsy. So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss i have known him for many years he was a blessing to everyone prayers for you and the family
Earl Poe was a great man a great father and will be missed by so many. He is home now where he really belongs.
Sorry for your loss of Dad a husband a granddad he was a very good person he was such a blessing to be around a great Sunday school teacher we will be praying for your family
Tammy and family I am so sorry to hear this about dad. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy Leonard Delp
I love you guys and thought alot of Earl and love and grew up around the family. I won’t be able to be there because of living so far away but you are In my thoughts and my prayers. I pray that God is with you and He will carry you through! Praise the Lord he’s shouting on the other side now! I’m so sorry for your loss, but thankful for heaven’s gain.
I would like to send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to Brittany and her family during this difficult time. Having experienced the same I know how very painful it is however it is also such a comfort knowing that your loved one is in Heaven waiting.
Jim. My prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was so charismatic and always carried a smile everytime I seen him around. The video of his past birthday will carry in my heart forever cause it touched me in a way that he gained wings of Angels that day. With the Good Lord to be a sherpard over your family and be in Peace. Stay strong and see you soon.
Earl was always honest and a good friend. He will be missed by all. My condolences to family.
Jim I am so sorry to hear of loss of your Father😢My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family🙏
sorry for your loss i known earl from the church walkers mountain church i went there many years
Thinking about the family at this time. Praying that God will give each one comfort and strength at this time of need. Love you all. Myron and June.
Sorry to hear about Uncle Earl. Praying that God give comfort in this time of sorrow. He’s not gone just home. Again praying for all the family. Myron and June
Jim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God blesses you with peace and comfort during this difficult time.