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Anthony Poe Obituary
Celebration of Life for Anthony Joseph "Joe" Poe, 58, Lawrence will be held from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium. He passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
Joe was born October 22, 1956 in Kansas City, MO the son of Robert Allen and Barbara Jean (Woods) Poe.
He graduated Truman High School in 1974.
Joe served his country in the United States Army and Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was a gunsmith, leathersmith, musician and songwriter. He enjoyed motorcycling, being outdoors where he would hunt and fish, and watching KU basketball.
He was a courier driver for a logistics company.
He married Patti Jan (Wiggins) Poe September 25, 2010 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Georgia Mae Aldridge; son, Zachary Levi Poe; stepson, Aaron Joseph Mersmann; six grandchildren; three sisters, Teresa Harter, Paula Coleman, Loretta Criscione; one brother, Timothy Poe; and one half-brother, Robert Allen Poe, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepson, Adam Thomas Mersmann.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Midland Hospice in Topeka and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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nichole miller
February 21, 2015
I'm sending this candle to comfort those who are grieving and feeling alone.. Joe we love you and sorry your time was cut short.. You Will never be forgotten and shall remain in our hearts
Kim elkins
February 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the loss of your Dad Zack. You and your family are in my prayers.
nichole miller
February 20, 2015
I am the future daughter in law.. And mother of his six grandkids.. I may have only known Joe for a short time but I wouldn't change it for the world and he was always at holidays or birthdays if his health let him.. He Will not be forgotten.. We kovevyou grandpa joe
Hagen Miller
February 18, 2015
Joe was earnest, and had authority on many areas of expertise. You would take his word on almost any subject. A conversation with him didn't have to be lengthy to be meaningful. I admit, even if I caught him on his way out, I just felt better. He walked tall and spoke plainly, and even though I missed him after moving from Lawrence, I'll miss him still. Semper Fi.
Betty Penick
February 18, 2015
Joe was one of the most incredible people I have ever met. It was my privilige to know him, even if it was for such a short period of time.
Betty
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