Submitted by: Dan Rich
Charles Poor
July 25, 1925 - April 6, 2008
South Bend Tribune 4/8/2008
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Charles Poor, 82, of South Bend, passed
away Sunday at 4:01 a.m. in Hospice House. Charles was born on
July 25, 1925, in South Bend, to the late Charles Poor Sr. and
the late Blanche (Gaby) Poor. Mr. Poor graduated from
Lakeville High School. He was an owner/operator, professional
truck driver. A U.S. Army infantry veteran, Charles served in
Germany during WW II and also served in Korea during the Korean
War. He was a Life Member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Lelia M. (Morris)
Poor of South Bend; a son, Floyd J. (Cheryl) Poor of South Bend;
a sister, Patricia Poor of Fayetteville, PA; and a granddaughter,
Marci (Mike) Gentry of Kewanna, IN; and two
great-grandchildren, Shyanne and William.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; or to the American Heart Association
, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. McGann Hay Funerals | Cremations | Gatherings handled arrangements for the family.