Alexander Earl Poe, 79, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home.
A longtime resident of Granville County, he was the son of the late Robert and Nonnie Hudson Poe. Alex attended Olive Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Pifer Industries.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Olive Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Jonathan Barbee and Pastor Jack Hollowell. Burial will follow the service at Sherron Family Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-four years, Ellen Sherron Poe; a son, Robert Alexander Poe; a daughter, Cynthia Poe Murphy (Rick); brothers, Douglas Fairbanks Poe (Ann) and John Franklin Poe; grandchildren, Cheryl Alexandra Poe, Joshua Allen Poe and Christopher Ashton Murphy. He was preceded in death by a sister, Aubra Poe Earp, a brother, Edward Wayne Poe and a granddaughter, Julia Ellen Murphy.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, February 21, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home.
