Homer Franklin Poovey

Newton - Homer Franklin Poovey, 84, of Newton, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Palliative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born Jan. 12, 1926, in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of the late James Pinkney Poovey and Lura Marlowe Poovey. He worked for Hickory Springs Mfg. Company for 43 years. He loved farming, gardening and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Lee Poovey, and sisters, Lois Berry and Doris Parsons. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Mauser Poovey, son, Bryan Poovey of Corapeake, N.C.; daughter, Cathy Sigmon and husband Ron of Newton; sisters, Hazel Moser and husband Jim of Conover, Florence Lail and husband Wade of Conover and Clara Poovey of Bethlehem; and grandaughter, Lindsay Klinck of Newton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Newton with Rev. Randall Cauble officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be sent to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 2120 Startown Rd., Newton, NC, 28602 or Palliative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658. Condolences may be sent to the Poovey family at www.drumfuneralhome.com. The Poovey family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis Reynolds Home & Cremation Services in Newton,.