Birmingham, Alabama
1928 - 2016
May 28, 1928 - July 30, 2016 William Russell Poor, age 88, of Vestavia Hills and resident of Galleria Woods Retirement Community in Hoover for the past 6 years, died July 30 at Galleria Woods. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. and Mrs. Russell Spurgeon Poor (Cleta Price) and his brother...
Read MoreBill was a true "Southern Gentleman" and a mentor to me during my pledge year at Alabama Beta. He and my Dad (also an Ala. B Phi) developed a friendship when they worked together at Rust Engineering. May God's Grace give you and your family comfort.
Kennard Howell (Ala. B, '54)
Kennard Howell
September 02, 2016 | Lexington, SC
I worked for this man at Rust in the mid 60's. He was by far the smartest man I have ever known. He was a great boss and I thoroughly enjoyed coming to work for him. There was no better Project Manager in any firm than Bill Poor.
Julian Morris
August 08, 2016 | Smith Lake, AL
Frances, we were sorry to hear that Bill passed away. Thinking of you and your family during this time. Sincerely, Donna and Jim Jowers
August 03, 2016
Dear Frances, Teresa and Russell,
As when I was a child, I will never forget the tall man down the street with the tiny wife. I love you dearly and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Debbie Russell Grebel
August 02, 2016
Dear Mrs. Poor, Teresa and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Mr. Poor was always so gracious to Adam which makes him a wonderful man in my book. I know you will miss him dearly, and pray you find comfort in the warm family memories and Peace, which can only come from our Lord.
With much love,
Peggy and Allen Blood and family.
Peggy Blood
August 02, 2016 | Vestavia Hills, AL
In loving memory to a wonderful man. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Robert C. Poor's Family
August 02, 2016
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Jean May
August 01, 2016 | DC
