• Edgar W. Poe Jr.

    May 6, 2018
  • Edgar Waye (E.W.) Poe, Jr. 82 of Hot Springs Village, AR, formerly of Corning, AR, was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 6, 2018.   He was born to Edgar Waye Poe, Sr. and Lucille (Jones) Poe. He graduated from high school in Walnut Ridge, AR and attended Arkansas State University for two years. He served his country as a member of the Arkansas National Guard.

    E.W. and his wife, Millie, made their home together in Corning, AR from 1963 to 1999 when he retired from State Farm Insurance after faithfully serving Clay County with successful agencies in Corning and Piggott. E.W. served as a First Baptist Church of Corning Sunday School teacher and deacon. When he wasn’t working, E.W. enjoyed the outdoors through bass fishing, quail hunting, and working in his yard. In retirement, E.W. served as a deacon at Balboa Baptist Church of Hot Springs Village and as a mentor in the Garland County Jail Ministry.

    He is survived by Millie (Tyner) Poe and four children: Angie (Jay) Dennis of Lakeland, FL; Beth (Don) Pierce of Hot Springs Village, AR; Steve Poe of Paragould, AR and Julie (Terry) Amstutz of Stuttgart, AR as well as eight grandchildren: Will Dennis and Emily Dennis Howell, Lakeland, FL; John Mark Pierce, Little Rock, AR; Peyton Pierce, Hot Springs, AR; Lauren Ballew of Newport, AR, Samuel Amstutz of Stuttgart, AR; Joseph Amstutz of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Carlin Cole of Seymour, Texas. E.W. has five great grandchildren: Alex Chávez; Seymour, Texas; Crosby Dennis of Lakeland, FL; Kaleb and Kooper Ballew of Newport, AR, and Adalyne Pierce of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his sister, Tonda Poe Crider of Pocahontas, AR.

    E.W. was a dedicated and loving father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who returned the love of their Dad and Grandad.

    Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the Balboa Baptist Church, Hot Springs Village, AR followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale – The Hot Springs Village Funeral Home. For online condolences please visit www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

     

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    Millie, Angie, Beth, Steve, Julie, and family I am lifting ya'll in prayer as you Celebrate, E.W.s receiving his rewards in heaven. Cherish beautiful memories. Time erases those that were difficult. Write letters to remember events that you want generations to come to know. Love, encourage and celebrate. Give honor to his life. Love in Christ, Lyn Jones

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    Julie and Mrs. Millie we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. EW. He was always so kind to us. Please know you and the rest of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Dear Millie and family, Mr. Poe was someone I looked up to all my life. He was a wonderful Christian man. Prayers to all of you for your loss. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.

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    Mrs. Millie, Angie, Julie, Beth and Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Mr. E.W. was such a kind man who always welcomed me into your home with a smile. I know he will be missed by many. My most sincere condolences to you all. Tami Robertson Jewell.

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    Me. Beth and family We are so sorry to here of your dads passing. We did not know him but we know he was a rest man because he raised wonderful children. Pleae know you all are in out thoughts and prayers. The Autrey and Wiles families.

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    We have fond memories of E.W. He served as our Insurance Agent for many years in Corning and was a kind man. He will be missed.

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    We send our sincere sympathy to the family and friends.

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    In our hearts we are thinking of you and praying for you always. Love, Carolyn Wilson Greg and Pam Wilson and Family David Wilson and Family

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    Julie My thoughts and prayers are with you . May God continue to provide you with peace and strength during this time With Deepest Sympathy Winnie Wilson

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