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Robert Poe Obituary
February 17, 1932 - June 27, 2019
Macon, Georgia- Robert "Bobby" Carpenter Poe, 87, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 am in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Dan Darden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All About Animals Rescue, 1550 Hardeman Ave., Macon, GA 31201.
Robert was born in Macon, Georgia to the late William Ray Poe and Willie Mae Carpenter Poe. He was the owner of P & E Paving Co. Bobby had a passion for Tennessee Walking horses. He was a member of Tennessee Walking Horse Exhibitors Association and Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors Association. Bobby was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Margilyn "Lynn" Poe; son Steven Thomas Poe (Cindy) of Franklin, TN; daughter Laura Scott (Stanley) of Juliette, Georgia; daughter Jayne Gilmore (John Bono) of West Palm Beach, FL.; grandchildren Avery Elizabeth Poe of Franklin TN, Ian Curtis Gilmore of San Francisco, CA, and Joshua Gram Gilmore of Tallahassee, FL; great-grandchildren Lillyana Lopez and Jaylin Gilmore; brother Jimmy Poe of Macon, GA; and a nephew William "Bill" Ray Poe (Carol). He is predeceased by his brother William Ray Poe.
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Morrelle Hunter
July 20, 2019
Dearest Margilyn.. we are so sorry to hear of your loss.. I am so glad I got to meet Bobby and see his beautiful horses that he loved so much. May God keep you and family in HIS loving care. With Love Morrelle and Rufus HunterMorrelle
July 1, 2019
Such a sweet man.
June 30, 2019
To the Poe Family,
Offering my sincere condolences. May your treasured memories of moments shared with Bobby, help to ease the sadness. May the God of all comfort, who "binds up the brokenhearted," sustain you in this time of sorrow.-Isaiah 61:1
June 30, 2019
Lynn and Family:
So sorry to learn of your loss. All of you have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha Bond Branson
Key Sealy Tucker
June 30, 2019
So Sorry to read this, Bobby was Always the Sweetest man.Thinking of yall during this time
Jeanne & Gorodon Bennett
June 30, 2019
Lynn and Steve and the entire Poe family. Our prayers and condolences in the loss of your husband, father, brother,etc. May you know we, as the Bennett family are thinking of you in your loss. Love, Jeanne & Gordon Bennett
SW
June 29, 2019
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Emily McBride
June 28, 2019
Thinking of you and wishing I could be there.
Laura
June 28, 2019
There has never been a more loving father than mine. He was the best! I'm glad I got to say goodbye to him over and over. I can't wait to see you again dad!!! Keep em straight up there.
James Hawkins
June 28, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
George Kyser
June 28, 2019
Laura and Jayne, sorry to hear about your Dad. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
June 27, 2019
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. May you be comforted by the scripture at 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly . "
June 27, 2019
Wendy Lynch
June 27, 2019
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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