of Mountain View, AR
July 3, 1924 - May 25, 2017
Herbert Haynes Poff, 92, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his home. Herbert was born on July 3, 1924 at Haynes Hollow in Bickles Cove to the late Houston Herbert and Sadie Olive (Haynes) Poff. Herbert served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Herbert was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain View, Arkansas where he sang in the choir and helped with worship services at Holiday Travel Park and the nursing home. Herbert was also a mason at Blue Mountain Masonic Lodge #202.
Herbert was a people person and never met a stranger. He loved his Lord and served him faithfully; he loved his family and Christian brothers and sisters. He loved to hunt, work in his garden, and keep his bees. He worked for AP&L/Entergy for 34 years and had been retired for 31 years, he was also very proud of his military service to his country.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife, Maxine (Johnson) Poff of the home; one son, Larry H. Poff of Batesville, Arkansas; one daughter, Brenda (Poff) Branscum of Mayflower, Arkansas; two sisters, Iva Nell Risner and Betty Cartwright; six grandchildren, Meagan Houser, Jon-Michael Poff, Hope Flatten, Heather Couturier, Gary Branscum and Ron Branscum; five great-grandchildren and many extended family and friends.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, Houston Herbert and Sadie Olive (Haynes) Poff; two brothers, Bryce and Jack Poff; two sisters, Mavis Kemp and Clovis Hankwitz.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 10:00AM- 11:00AM at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 11:00AM with Brother Jason Ingram officiating. Interment will be at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas following the service with military honors provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team and the Stone County Honor Guard.
Pallbearers are Weldon Duncan, Joel Breeding, Fred Ward, Ronnie Risner, Jim McCarn, and Kenneth Sutton. Honorary pallbearers are Alvin McCarn, Eddie Cowell, Entergy Employees, and the Members of Blue Mountain Lodge #202.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 224 King Avenue, Mountain View, Arkansas or the Gideons International Mountain View Camp, PO Box 1134, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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Tommy Adams and Piper Hall
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
It was a true honor to know Mr. Poff. Our prayers are with the family for comfort and peace.
Jerry and Pam Partee
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Dear family,
we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Each of yall are in our prayers.
Wanda Pemberton
Saturday, May 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed by many family members and friends. I am so sorry I could not be there today. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Wanda
Stan and Sandy Ackerman
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Herbert was a God-loving and family man who supported the community and nation, and will ne missed.
Wanda Jo Lancaster
Friday, May 26, 2017
My sincere sympathy. In typical Herbert fashion, he always called Mother "Queen of Angora". He was thought highly of everyone
Willa Dean and Barry Nolan
Friday, May 26, 2017
We certainly appreciate the special relationship we had with Herbert through the years; and appreciate the relationship we have with the family as Brother, Sister, Neighbor and Friend. Will miss this man, but will enjoy the many memories and ties shared.
We love you.
Mary Morrow
Friday, May 26, 2017
Our prayers are with y'all. He always had a smile and a story . Gonna miss our visits at the mailbox.
ROBERT FORD
Friday, May 26, 2017
Dear Larry and Family,
I'm sadden to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Herbert. We had such a good visit last summer while visiting Mtn. View. We took turns telling stories and we laughed and laughed. You and your family mean a lot to me. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss.
Sincerely, Robert Ford and Family
Gary & Linda Leonard
Friday, May 26, 2017
Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
We will lift your family in prayer !
Love in Christ !
Gary & Linda Leonard