Edgar Allen Poe, 87, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 15, 2010. He was born March 20, 1923, in Centreville, Ala., and was a 51-year resident of Nevada.
He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired blackjack dealer.
Allen will be best remembered for his great generosity, kindness, those beautiful bright blue eyes and a flair for life having adventured to Havana, Cuba in his earlier years, where he worked in the casinos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ollie Poe; and brothers, James and Roy.
Allen is survived by his wife, Peggy Faye, with whom they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary Dec. 8; daughters, Billie Faye Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lisa (Ian) Howfield of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Ken Trichak, Michael Trichak and Kyle Root; brothers, Robert Poe, Steve (Susan) Poe, Noah (Frances) Poe; and sisters, Sara (Jack) Baker, Eula Mae Fuller and Mary Ruth Maze.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder City.
He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired blackjack dealer.
Allen will be best remembered for his great generosity, kindness, those beautiful bright blue eyes and a flair for life having adventured to Havana, Cuba in his earlier years, where he worked in the casinos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ollie Poe; and brothers, James and Roy.
Allen is survived by his wife, Peggy Faye, with whom they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary Dec. 8; daughters, Billie Faye Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lisa (Ian) Howfield of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Ken Trichak, Michael Trichak and Kyle Root; brothers, Robert Poe, Steve (Susan) Poe, Noah (Frances) Poe; and sisters, Sara (Jack) Baker, Eula Mae Fuller and Mary Ruth Maze.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder City.
Edgar Allen Poe, 87, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 15, 2010. He was born March 20, 1923, in Centreville, Ala., and was a 51-year resident of Nevada.
He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired blackjack dealer.
Allen will be best remembered for his great generosity, kindness, those beautiful bright blue eyes and a flair for life having adventured to Havana, Cuba in his earlier years, where he worked in the casinos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ollie Poe; and brothers, James and Roy.
Allen is survived by his wife, Peggy Faye, with whom they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary Dec. 8; daughters, Billie Faye Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lisa (Ian) Howfield of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Ken Trichak, Michael Trichak and Kyle Root; brothers, Robert Poe, Steve (Susan) Poe, Noah (Frances) Poe; and sisters, Sara (Jack) Baker, Eula Mae Fuller and Mary Ruth Maze.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder City.
He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired blackjack dealer.
Allen will be best remembered for his great generosity, kindness, those beautiful bright blue eyes and a flair for life having adventured to Havana, Cuba in his earlier years, where he worked in the casinos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ollie Poe; and brothers, James and Roy.
Allen is survived by his wife, Peggy Faye, with whom they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary Dec. 8; daughters, Billie Faye Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lisa (Ian) Howfield of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Ken Trichak, Michael Trichak and Kyle Root; brothers, Robert Poe, Steve (Susan) Poe, Noah (Frances) Poe; and sisters, Sara (Jack) Baker, Eula Mae Fuller and Mary Ruth Maze.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder City.
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