Jeff Poe

On January 21,2016 Jeffrey Lee Poe, also affectionately known as "Poeboy" to his friends, passed away at home in the presence of loved ones at age 48. One of two sons born to Betty and Danny Poe, brother to Rob Poe, husband to Lily Poe, father to five children who are his pride and joy; Danielle 27, Katherine 22, Victoria 20, Diana 17, and Jeffrey Jr. 14. A devoted husband and father, loving son and brother, and life long companion to anyone he called friend. Jeff lived an active life, was an avid golfer, loved water sports such as boating, fishing, shrimping, and knee boarding As a husband he has built his wife up and strengthened her. Jeff taught her how to say "No" and nurtured her confidence. He taught her not to, "sweat the small stuff". Jeff encouraged her to grow even when he began to feel she was growing past him. Her passion for helping others is more than matched with Jeff's generosity to do and give to others. His family was always the priority and he worked hard to provide for them. Even with the challenges he faced he was always put his family first and has done more than anyone could imagine doing for the love of his family. He could be as gruff as a grizzly be...[more]

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and nothing more tender than to see him hold his children. Laughter filled the house and even now his children laugh, as was his gift to them. In his 30 years as a Publix truck driver he demonstrated a strong leadership role, encouraged strong bonds of camaraderie and took initiative when there was a need. His care and compassion was demonstrated when he took over a support system between the drivers to collect monies that gives support and promoted stronger bonds between coworkers. He always went above and beyond his position to do the right thing and a lot of the wrong things for the right reasons. His generosity was not exclusive to work, family, and friends but to others he didn't even know. A man who is genuine to who he is and honest in who he was growing to be in his walk with God. His last desire is for his children to know his Lord. To know even though he wont be there, there is One who will always be there for them and never leave them. He was known as a strong man of steel, brave, stubborn, and a survivor but he was also loving, passionate for life, compassionate, and a dear friend. He didn't let his illness control his life and lived it to the fullest with help from his family and friends. If you came to make him feel better you left in tears of laughter, he had an infectious sense of humor. As if to throw it into the face of his illness he joked and laughed every day, even to his last day he couldn't talk but you could see it in his face. Visitation on Monday, January 25th from 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters Hollywood Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens.