Zannie Poe

Zannie Poe, age 93, of Garfield, passed away March 14 in Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Bella Vista. He was born January 25, 1923, in Garfield the son of Zannie Sam and Lillian M. (Ellington) Poe. On January 7, 1949 in Garfield he was united in marriage to Florence Morrison, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Sheila Chandler and Earl of Centerton, Arkansas, Perry D. Poe and Linda of Georgia, Daniel N. Poe of Garfield, Phillip A. Poe and Jane of Bella Vista and Wendy J. Poe of Rogers; thirteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Zannie grew up and received his education at Garfield, graduating from Garfield High School. During World War II he joined the United States Army Airforce where he was an air plane mechanic. After the war he moved back to Arkansas, married and started a family. Most of his life was spent in Garfield and he was a heavy equipment operator, building many of the major highways in the area. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He lived a full life and was loved by everybody. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 in Ruddick Cemetery, Garfield under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. Mark Morrison will conduct the services. Contributions may be made to Boundless Grace Baptist Church, 222 Little Flock Drive, Little Flock, Arkansas 72756 in memory of Zannie. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences.