Married Ina Myrtle Reed February 5, 1902 in Scotland County, Missouri.
Children: Eugene, Forest, Faye, Mary E, Edwin, Isaac Edgar.
Brother to Jesse, Urban, Effie, Glen, Ernest, Sylvia.
Otis was a prominent citizen of Schuyler County, Missouri and a progressive and successful farmer owning one of the first tractors in the county purchased in 1918.
Photo: about age 20.
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Obituary: Otis E. Poe.
Otis Edgar Poe, son of Isaac and Thirza Poe, was born in Scotland County, near Memphis, Missouri, May 10, 1878 and departed this life January 20, 1945 at his home near Downing, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Ina Reed on February 5, 1902 and to this union six children were born, three of whom preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ina, two sons, Forest and Eugene Poe, and one daughter, Faye Jackson, all of Downing; also eight grandchildren, two sisters, Effie Leach and Sylvia Israel of Memphis, two brothers, Glenn Poe of Ft. Morgan, Colorado and Ernest Poe of Weldona, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life he united with the Richland Baptist Church at Hitt, Missouri, later transferring his membership to the Downing Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the Ariel Rebekah Lodge of Downing. He was a successful farmer, noted for his industry and diligence, a fine neighbor, loved for his many kindnesses and a spirited citizen honored for his community influence.
The funeral of Otis E. Poe was held at the Presbyterian Church in Downing at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, January 22nd. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bensberg of Memphis, and a very large crowd attended proving their love and esteem for the deceased. A mixed quartet sang three numbers, two of which were "Never Alone" and "No Tears in Paradise." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows conducted the service for their departed brother following the service by Rev. Bensberg. Burial was in the cemetery at Downing. The singers were Charles Riley, Dee Rife, Neva Lewis and Marjorie Ballew, Pianist, Betty Stottard. Those in charge of the flowers were Gladys Middleton, Doris Fountain, Jewel Barrickman, Ruby Fincher, Dorothy Jackson, and Eva Norman. Pallbearers were Walter Miller, Okla Cook, Vernon Dale Cook, Harold Middleton, Willie Curtis, and Lad Hulen.
A footnote: We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to us through the illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O.E. Poe, Mrs. Faye Jackson, Forest Poe, Eugene Poe.
Note: death certificate states he died in rural Fabius township. He died at his home in Independence Township south of Downing.
Children: Eugene, Forest, Faye, Mary E, Edwin, Isaac Edgar.
Brother to Jesse, Urban, Effie, Glen, Ernest, Sylvia.
Otis was a prominent citizen of Schuyler County, Missouri and a progressive and successful farmer owning one of the first tractors in the county purchased in 1918.
Photo: about age 20.
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Obituary: Otis E. Poe.
Otis Edgar Poe, son of Isaac and Thirza Poe, was born in Scotland County, near Memphis, Missouri, May 10, 1878 and departed this life January 20, 1945 at his home near Downing, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Ina Reed on February 5, 1902 and to this union six children were born, three of whom preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ina, two sons, Forest and Eugene Poe, and one daughter, Faye Jackson, all of Downing; also eight grandchildren, two sisters, Effie Leach and Sylvia Israel of Memphis, two brothers, Glenn Poe of Ft. Morgan, Colorado and Ernest Poe of Weldona, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life he united with the Richland Baptist Church at Hitt, Missouri, later transferring his membership to the Downing Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the Ariel Rebekah Lodge of Downing. He was a successful farmer, noted for his industry and diligence, a fine neighbor, loved for his many kindnesses and a spirited citizen honored for his community influence.
The funeral of Otis E. Poe was held at the Presbyterian Church in Downing at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, January 22nd. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bensberg of Memphis, and a very large crowd attended proving their love and esteem for the deceased. A mixed quartet sang three numbers, two of which were "Never Alone" and "No Tears in Paradise." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows conducted the service for their departed brother following the service by Rev. Bensberg. Burial was in the cemetery at Downing. The singers were Charles Riley, Dee Rife, Neva Lewis and Marjorie Ballew, Pianist, Betty Stottard. Those in charge of the flowers were Gladys Middleton, Doris Fountain, Jewel Barrickman, Ruby Fincher, Dorothy Jackson, and Eva Norman. Pallbearers were Walter Miller, Okla Cook, Vernon Dale Cook, Harold Middleton, Willie Curtis, and Lad Hulen.
A footnote: We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to us through the illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O.E. Poe, Mrs. Faye Jackson, Forest Poe, Eugene Poe.
Note: death certificate states he died in rural Fabius township. He died at his home in Independence Township south of Downing.
Married Ina Myrtle Reed February 5, 1902 in Scotland County, Missouri.
Children: Eugene, Forest, Faye, Mary E, Edwin, Isaac Edgar.
Brother to Jesse, Urban, Effie, Glen, Ernest, Sylvia.
Otis was a prominent citizen of Schuyler County, Missouri and a progressive and successful farmer owning one of the first tractors in the county purchased in 1918.
Photo: about age 20.
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Obituary: Otis E. Poe.
Otis Edgar Poe, son of Isaac and Thirza Poe, was born in Scotland County, near Memphis, Missouri, May 10, 1878 and departed this life January 20, 1945 at his home near Downing, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Ina Reed on February 5, 1902 and to this union six children were born, three of whom preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ina, two sons, Forest and Eugene Poe, and one daughter, Faye Jackson, all of Downing; also eight grandchildren, two sisters, Effie Leach and Sylvia Israel of Memphis, two brothers, Glenn Poe of Ft. Morgan, Colorado and Ernest Poe of Weldona, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life he united with the Richland Baptist Church at Hitt, Missouri, later transferring his membership to the Downing Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the Ariel Rebekah Lodge of Downing. He was a successful farmer, noted for his industry and diligence, a fine neighbor, loved for his many kindnesses and a spirited citizen honored for his community influence.
The funeral of Otis E. Poe was held at the Presbyterian Church in Downing at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, January 22nd. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bensberg of Memphis, and a very large crowd attended proving their love and esteem for the deceased. A mixed quartet sang three numbers, two of which were "Never Alone" and "No Tears in Paradise." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows conducted the service for their departed brother following the service by Rev. Bensberg. Burial was in the cemetery at Downing. The singers were Charles Riley, Dee Rife, Neva Lewis and Marjorie Ballew, Pianist, Betty Stottard. Those in charge of the flowers were Gladys Middleton, Doris Fountain, Jewel Barrickman, Ruby Fincher, Dorothy Jackson, and Eva Norman. Pallbearers were Walter Miller, Okla Cook, Vernon Dale Cook, Harold Middleton, Willie Curtis, and Lad Hulen.
A footnote: We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to us through the illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O.E. Poe, Mrs. Faye Jackson, Forest Poe, Eugene Poe.
Note: death certificate states he died in rural Fabius township. He died at his home in Independence Township south of Downing.
Children: Eugene, Forest, Faye, Mary E, Edwin, Isaac Edgar.
Brother to Jesse, Urban, Effie, Glen, Ernest, Sylvia.
Otis was a prominent citizen of Schuyler County, Missouri and a progressive and successful farmer owning one of the first tractors in the county purchased in 1918.
Photo: about age 20.
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Obituary: Otis E. Poe.
Otis Edgar Poe, son of Isaac and Thirza Poe, was born in Scotland County, near Memphis, Missouri, May 10, 1878 and departed this life January 20, 1945 at his home near Downing, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Ina Reed on February 5, 1902 and to this union six children were born, three of whom preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ina, two sons, Forest and Eugene Poe, and one daughter, Faye Jackson, all of Downing; also eight grandchildren, two sisters, Effie Leach and Sylvia Israel of Memphis, two brothers, Glenn Poe of Ft. Morgan, Colorado and Ernest Poe of Weldona, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life he united with the Richland Baptist Church at Hitt, Missouri, later transferring his membership to the Downing Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the Ariel Rebekah Lodge of Downing. He was a successful farmer, noted for his industry and diligence, a fine neighbor, loved for his many kindnesses and a spirited citizen honored for his community influence.
The funeral of Otis E. Poe was held at the Presbyterian Church in Downing at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, January 22nd. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. G. Bensberg of Memphis, and a very large crowd attended proving their love and esteem for the deceased. A mixed quartet sang three numbers, two of which were "Never Alone" and "No Tears in Paradise." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows conducted the service for their departed brother following the service by Rev. Bensberg. Burial was in the cemetery at Downing. The singers were Charles Riley, Dee Rife, Neva Lewis and Marjorie Ballew, Pianist, Betty Stottard. Those in charge of the flowers were Gladys Middleton, Doris Fountain, Jewel Barrickman, Ruby Fincher, Dorothy Jackson, and Eva Norman. Pallbearers were Walter Miller, Okla Cook, Vernon Dale Cook, Harold Middleton, Willie Curtis, and Lad Hulen.
A footnote: We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to us through the illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mrs. O.E. Poe, Mrs. Faye Jackson, Forest Poe, Eugene Poe.
Note: death certificate states he died in rural Fabius township. He died at his home in Independence Township south of Downing.
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