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2017
Sebren Poitier Obituary
Sebren (P.Q.) served over twenty-six years to his country in the United States Air Force and was a loyal member to the Sickle Cell Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, Elks Lodge #1205, VFW #7674 and the American Legion. P.Q. was also an active usher for Hurlburt Field Chapel.
P.Q. was preceded in death by his wife, Doris L. Poitier, and his son, Sebren Eugene Poitier, II.
P.Q. is survived by his daughter, April Poitier McKellar and her husband, Retired CW4 Roderick Lee McKellar; his two granddaughters, Jazmine McKellar and Amethyst McKellar Whitford; his great-grandchildren, Malakai Whitford, Campbell Whitford, and Roderika Whitford; and his sister, Lorene Broxton.
The family will receive friends at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, on Friday, May 19, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A celebration of Sebren's life will be held at Beulah First Baptist Church, 109 McGriff St., Fort Walton Beach, FL on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
To share memories, express condolences, and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.daviswatkins.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sebren Poitier
Tim Warren
May 21, 2017
You will be missed PQ
May 21, 2017
You were always a friend when I arrived to area, may the lord bless you and place in his kingdow. RIP
Christine Moody
May 20, 2017
Mr. Poitier (PQ) was such a kind gentleman and will be missed by all that knew and loved him. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends during this difficult time. May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort. Love and blessings to each of you.
Richard Casper
May 19, 2017
I, as many others, knew him as PQ. He portrayed himself superbly. He was honest, trustworthy, dedicated, friendly, and a Godly man. He loved his base job function and gave it his all. Could not help but idolize PQ. He will be sorely missed.
Steve Stultz
May 18, 2017
PQ was a great friend and nice to be associated with. I had the pleasure to know and work with him for several years. A very good man. He will be surely missed by us all who knew him. Many prayers out for his close loved ones.
Venessa Blackmon
May 18, 2017
Mr. PQ was always a nice and funny man, will miss him greatly.
louis rupert LT/COL USAF RET
May 18, 2017
former BOMARC missile maintainer. God speed
Booker T. Washington Temple 862
May 17, 2017
April, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Brother(PQ) Poitier will be miss by all who knew and love him. May your memories of your kind father bring you comfort.
Mary, Buck & Erica McNabb
May 17, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Silva
May 17, 2017
Continue to look to the hills, because earth has no sorrow that heaven does not feel and heal.
Juan Quiles
May 17, 2017
Our condolences out go to the Poitier family. PQ was always a very kind and gentle person. Whenever my wife and I saw him, he always greeted us with a smile and a good word. He will surely be missed by those whose life he touched. God bless him and may he rest in peace. Juan and Kristy Quiles
Walter & Emma Hamm
May 16, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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