Mr. Omar Leslie Poe

January 3, 1925 - April 18, 2018

Omar Leslie Poe, a resident of Willow Springs, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2018 while at Willow Care Nursing Home due to natural causes. Born January 3, 1925 to William and Carol Poe in Camas, Washington, he was 93 years old. Omar grew up and attended school, and graduated from high school in the state of Washington. He was employed in the lumber industry when he was younger. He also had a bread delivery route in Iowa and Nebraska. After his retirement, he worked for the U.S. Forestry Dept. at the Noblett Lake area. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. He was qualified as a Rifle Expert and participated in the Battle of Solomon Islands on Tulagi Island, and also on Guadalcanal Island. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal before his honorable discharge. He was a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, where he married Juanita Inez Axtell on October 18, 2003. He had many interests in life. In his younger days, he loved to ride motorcycles. He also loved to go fishing and hunting. After his vision became impaired, he truly enjoyed listening to audio books. It was said that he loved to drink coffee. However, he loved just spending time at his church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and those who knew him. Omar is preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three daughters: Janet Castillo and her husband, Jose` of Texas; Penny Brown of Winterset, Iowa; Patricia Hughes and her husband, Doug of Stockton, MO; three step-children, Andy Axtell and his wife, Leslie of Broken Arrow, OK; Russ Axtell and his wife, Rhonda of Springfield, MO; and Inez Fry and her husband, Charles of Willow Springs. Further survivors include three sisters, six grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A family night/visitation for Omar will be held Monday, April 23, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Willow Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 24 at 11:00 A.M. also at the Willow Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com