Roy T. "Tom" Poe Jr.

Tom Poe 82, of Wichita, KS, passed away February 3, 2026 at home.

He was born on May 21, 1943 in El Dorado, KS, the son of Roy Thomas Sr. and Nellie M. (Page) Poe. He was raised in El Dorado and graduated from the local schools. In 1974 Tom was united in marriage to Louise A. Garrison in Wichita. To this union, two children were born. They later divorced.

Tom was introduced to a friend of his dad's who raised pigeons and went on to raise pigeons most of his life, winning many awards. He also liked fishing, hunting, and sports, sometimes listening and watching sports on various TVs and radios at the same time. Tom loved telling stories, many times starting with, "Are you sitting down," or "You're not going to believe this", or saying, "Well, I've prattled on long enough" before launching into another story (several times in the same conversation).

Tom was a member of the Army National Guard. His employment included Cessna (Machinist), a traveling Sears Baby Photo Salesman, Pay 'N Pak Store Salesman, and Beech. He had a good heart, always helping others even when he was in need. Tom was the best dad in the world to his boys.

Tom is survived by his sons Ryan T. Poe and Michael D. Poe, both of Wichita; a brother Terry J. (Brenda) Poe of Mulvane, KS; and a granddaughter, Teah M. Poe of Wichita and many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patty S. (Poe) Wright.