Obituary – Boyd A. Poe – Benton

BENTON – Boyd A. Poe, 52, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at his brother’s home in Hagerstown, Md.Mr. Poe was born Oct. 24, 1961, in Du Quoin to Earl and Minnie (Armstrong) Poe.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the VFW in Richmond, Ind.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Poe and Robert Poe, both of Benton; and brothers and sisters, Gene Poe, Dean Poe, Charlie Poe, Earl Poe, Bill Poe, Sue Chittwood and Patty Hopkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Mary Poe.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in Old Du Quoin Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses and can be sent to Gilbert Funeral Home, 209 N. Emma St., Christopher, IL 62822.

For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

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