Lee Poe, 88, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at Vandalia, IL.
Funeral Services will be Masonic Rites, held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, before the service at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials: Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL. . Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
He was born November 21, 1927, in Gideon, MO, the son of Leander & Hazel Irene (Ellis) Poe. Married Kathleen (Williams) Poe July 30, 1966, Perkin, MO. He was a retired Over The Road Truck Driver and former School Bus Driver for Vandalia Community Schools. Lee was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the Unity Baptist Church and Temperance Lodge # 16, A.F.A.M. both of Vandalia, IL.
He is survived by: Wife – Kathleen Poe, Vandalia, IL; Daughter – Angela Poe – Forni, Spring Hills, FL; Sister- Ruby Tisher, Farmington, MO; Nephews – Ronald & Ralph Tisher; Niece – Pamela Brownfield; Several Very Special Friends & Caregivers in the local area.
Preceded in death by: His Parents and 1 Grandchild.