Robert "Bro. Bob" G. Poe

Robert “Bro. Bob” Poe, 76 of Burfordville Mo., died April 4,2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center Cape Girardeau Mo.

He was born September 5, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, to Everett and Eula (Scott) Poe.  He and Aline Newell were married June 28, 1963, in Millersville, Missouri.  During their wonderful 56 years together, they enjoyed spending time with their loving family and friends and traveling.

Bro. Bob was a founding member of Greater Vision Pentecostal Church in Chaffee, Missouri, serving as pastor from 1998 to 2020.  Together, he and Aline enjoyed their ministerial responsibilites and spending time with their church family.  Prior to Bob’s pastorate, he worked in the bus ministry, youth ministry, church outreach programs, taught young adults and youth Sunday school classes, and served 10 years on the church board.

Prior to retirement, Bob was a member of Local 665 Plumbers & Fitters Union in Pine Bluff Arkansas and worked for Goggin Excavating Co. Cape Girardeau.

He enjoyed working in his yard and his garage, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Zach, and Zach’s daughter, Eliza, who lovingly called him Papaw.

Loving survivors include his wife, Aline Poe of Burfordville; three children, Robert L. Poe of Orlando Florida, Pamela (Kenny) Koehler of Jackson, and Penny (Mark) Dowd of Glen Allen, Missouri; three grandchildren, Tasha Ferrell, Kent Dowd, and Zachary (Courtney) Thrower; three sisters, Glenda Potter of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Sue Wallman of Pocahontas, Missouri, Frances (Gary) Beal of Marble Hill, Missouri; 4 great-grandchildren, and another expected in May.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett Poe, Jr.; and four sisters, Josita Poe, Jovada Odom, Mabel Brannam, and Maxine Elders.

Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Due to current health concerns, the family will privately honor Bob with a graveside service at Cook Cemetery in Scopus, Missouri, at 11 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, with the Rev. Gene Warren officiating.

Cemetery arrangements should be delivered to the graveside prior to 10:30 AM, Tuesday.  Gifts may be delivered to the East Flower Door of the funeral home on Monday, April 6, 2020, between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Greater Vision Pentecostal Church, POB 155, Chaffee, Missouri 63740, or Cook Cemetery, Rt. 2, Box 2135, Sedgewickville, Missori 63781.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the TRIBUTES tab of Bob’s personal oituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Cook Cemetery - Address for Contributions
Rt. 2, Box 2135, Sedgewickville MO 63781
Tel: 1-573-238-4265
Web: http://roadsidethoughs.com/mo/cemeteries//cook-cemetery

Greater Vision Pentecostal Church - Chaffee
POB 155, Chaffee MO 63740