Craig Martin Poore
2015-07-05 2015-01-14
POORE, Craig Martin Age 71, of Dayton, passed away on January 14, 2015, at The Dayton, V.A. Hospice of congestive heart failure. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Hazard, KY to the late, Martin and Evelyn (nee Combs) Poore. His brother, Reynoldo Poore, also precedes him in death. Craig is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Poore; son, Lawrence Martin Poore (Jeffe Weaver); two grand children Tatianna and Alexandria Evelyn Poore , siblings, Edna (Bill) Parrish, Ramonia (Rufus) Knox, Julia Beach, Joyce (Derek) Keith, Sheila (Clinton) Moore, Anthony Poore, and Rachell Poore; Gloria Wilson(foster) dear Friend, Michelle Munday; special cousins Monica Walker and Phillip Thornton, Nieces; Mona Lisa and Kiesha Knox, Laura Chauhan, Shayla Favor; Jennifer Moore; Devon Crawford, Melody Carter; Nephews, Craig Martin Howell ;Daymon, Jonathan and James Beach, Reynoldo and Martin Poore, Great Nieces, Bryana,Naijee, Naya and Na’ree Poore, Maya and Pryia Chauhan; Avery Beach; Naima Beach, Great Nephews, Khristian Howell, James Twitty, Reynoldo Poore III, Cashen Beach, and Kaden Knox.
After graduating from Roosevelt in 1961; Craig joined the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Medical Corp Specialist during the Vietnam War and worked for the U.S. Army where he served in Special Forces. While enlisted he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
After discharge from the military Craig made his home in Sacramento/San Jose California where met and married his wife Jacqueline Poore. He worked at Kaiser Hospital as an Inhabitation Therapist, second Cook at U.C. Davis and American Baptist Church. Craig enjoyed camping and fishing with his son, Larry. He insists he was a “collector” and not a “hoarder” of Classical Jazz music, guns, knives and tools. He was an avid “shade tree mechanic”. In 1990 Craig returned to Dayton where he continued to work in the food service industry until his illness.
One of the biggest dilemmas Craig faced was when or if he would be saved. He often said,” .. when I get ready I’ll let you know”. The final phase of God’s transformation for Craig took place during the weeks of daily visitation with VA Chaplin Kenneth Boyd who led him to Christ. During a recent visit with Craig, his sister Edna whispered, “You know you’re never too bad for Jesus…Are you ready?” He smiled and whispered, “It’s already done.
Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. — "Taps"
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Wayman AME Chapel, 3117 Hoover Ave. Dayton, OH 45402. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com
After graduating from Roosevelt in 1961; Craig joined the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Medical Corp Specialist during the Vietnam War and worked for the U.S. Army where he served in Special Forces. While enlisted he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
After discharge from the military Craig made his home in Sacramento/San Jose California where met and married his wife Jacqueline Poore. He worked at Kaiser Hospital as an Inhabitation Therapist, second Cook at U.C. Davis and American Baptist Church. Craig enjoyed camping and fishing with his son, Larry. He insists he was a “collector” and not a “hoarder” of Classical Jazz music, guns, knives and tools. He was an avid “shade tree mechanic”. In 1990 Craig returned to Dayton where he continued to work in the food service industry until his illness.
One of the biggest dilemmas Craig faced was when or if he would be saved. He often said,” .. when I get ready I’ll let you know”. The final phase of God’s transformation for Craig took place during the weeks of daily visitation with VA Chaplin Kenneth Boyd who led him to Christ. During a recent visit with Craig, his sister Edna whispered, “You know you’re never too bad for Jesus…Are you ready?” He smiled and whispered, “It’s already done.
Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. — "Taps"
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am at Wayman AME Chapel, 3117 Hoover Ave. Dayton, OH 45402. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com