Michael William Poff

Michael William Poff, 25, of Chamblissburg, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 1, 1983. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Early Denton Reed, grandfathers, Charles William (Bill) Hinegar, of Roanoke and Harry Lee Poff, of Pilot, and his uncle, William Lee Poff, of Flagstaff, Arizona. Survivors include his father, Michael Ray Poff, of New Castle and his mother, Lisa Renee Poff, of Chamblissburg. Also surviving are his daughter, Kaylin Michaela Poff, 6, of Moneta; brothers, Travis Lee Poff and Eric Landon Poff, also of Chamblissburg; grandmothers, Elsie Faye Hinegar, of Goodview and Treva Estelle Poff, of Vinton: uncles and aunts, Phillip and Trena Mundy, of Goodview and their children, Cody and Chelsea, Wayne and Terri Poff, of Willis and their children, Josiah and Brandie. Other survivors include his girlfriend, Carla Weaver; many friends, including a lifelong friend, Casey Saul. He also left behind his beloved pet, "Jackson". Michael was a 2001 graduate of Staunton River High School. He was employed by Professional Painting and Design and had also recently started his own business, Poff Home Improvements. Michael took much pride in his work, was detail oriented and wouldn't settle for anything short of perfect at the end of his working day. He wasn't afraid to take on any endeavor. He was a self-starter, was highly motivated and acquired most of his clientele, simply by word-of-mouth. Michael had a zest for life, with a passion for learning new things. With his wide smile, his sense of humor, and his down-to-earth personality, Our Michael will be sadly missed by family, as well as by his friends, who knew him best. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Donnie Glass and Senior Pastor Edward T. Creel officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. It is not the years in your life
But the life in your years that counts.



This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.