Willie Poe Obituary
We announce the death of Willie Poe of Pittsboro, North Carolina, who passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 83. Willie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Poe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Poe and Glennie Dowdy Poe; and his brothers, Melvin Poe, Freeman Poe, Charles McCormick and Curtis McCormick.
He is survived by: his wife Paulette; his stepson Kevin (Cherrelle); his siblings-in-law, Bobbie Harris of Sanford, Linda Harris of Milwaukee, Joan McCormick of Johnsonville, Shirley Lindsey of Sanford and Larry Harris (Shirley Harris); his godchildren, Rae Chasten of Apex, Gracye Biggs of Durham and Marlo Toomer of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and his close friends, Deacon Ted Toomer and Deaconess Janice Toomer. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
