James Lloyd Poland

James Lloyd Poland obituary

James Lloyd Poland

James Poland Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 16, 2025.
James Lloyd Poland, 83 of Savannah, MO passed away at his home Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born in Andrew County MO. on January 26, 1942 to Otto & Roberta (Bush) Poland.

James enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and spending time with his brothers and the rest of his friends and family.

Survivors include his daughters; Terry Smith of Rock Port, MO and Jennifer (Edwin Mack) Poland of Blue Rapids, KS; brothers, Perry Poland, Ronnie (Charlotte) Poland, Davey Poland, and Johnny Poland all of Savannah; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Poland, Veda Love, Patricia Poland, and Rose Rice; children, Sherry Adams, Angela Lunceford, and Shannon Lyons; wives Patricia Poland and Susann (Sell) Poland.

A celebration of life will be at a later date. Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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