Donald Dean "Don" Poe's Obituary
Decatur – Donald Dean “Don” Poe, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Fair Havens Christian Village.
Don was born January 10, 1940, in Decatur, the son of Alva Bruce and Edna Irene (Vest) Poe. Donald worked at Wagner Castings and loved being outside working in the yard. Donald married Harriett Jean “Jean” Cain on October 29, 1993 in Decatur.
Surviving is his wife, Jean of Decatur; children: Lisa (Mark) Meyer of AR, Tonja Poe and Sonja (Will) McPheron of AZ; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; stepchildren: Anthony Nulf of MO, Shawn Nulf of Decatur and Annette (Tony) Crepinsek of IN; five step-grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren; and brother, Roy (Pat) Poe of LA.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Eileen Reed and Mary Benton.
In honor of Don’s wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There will be no services.
Special thank you from the family to Rose & Alan Myers.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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