LEWIS FOSTER ‘BUDDY’ POE

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Lewis Foster “Buddy” Poe, 76, of Bennett, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Peak Resources-Pinelake in Carthage.

The funeral was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Beulah Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. Neal Jackson presiding.

Buddy was born in Moore County on March 9, 1944, to Elvin Clarence Poe and Bemon Foster Poe. He served in the U.S. Army. Buddy was employed with Holmes Builders of Robbins for 37 years. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Lynn Poe, Billy C. Poe, twin sister, Ann Hinesley, step-brothers, Garland Crissman, Gus Crissman, step-sister, Linda Preslar, and step-father, Aaron Crissman.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Purvis Poe of the home; daughters, Mitzi Allred of Star, Mandi Freeman of Bennett; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.