David "Buddy" Poff

David “Buddy” Franklin Poff, 85 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday 7 November surrounded by his loving wife Barbara “Bobbie” Wimmer Poff, his son Douglas Wayne Poff and his daughter Lisa Poff Humpton.

Buddy was born in Montgomery County Virginia and is the son of Anna Byerle Poff and Everette Banyon Poff. He married Bobbie in 1958. He and she were high school sweethearts. Their marriage of over 66 years is a testament to the vows that they took long ago.

Buddy was in the Marine Corps and served honorably until discharged in 1964. He was an employee of Piedmont Airlines and later US Airways where he retired with 38 years of service. He greatly enjoyed all of his co-workers and his time at Woodrum Field and Roanoke Regional Airport.

Buddy and Bobbie both loved golf and enjoyed playing with many wonderful family and friends. Because of Buddy’s connection with the airline, they were able to travel quite a bit. They spent a great deal of time at their condo in Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach and the entire family made so many wonderful memories there. Buddy and Bobbie were members of Calvary United Methodist Church where both were always willing to lend a helping hand.

Buddy will be greatly missed by all of the friends and family who love him. Remaining to cherish Buddy’s memory are his wife Bobbie, their children Doug Poff, his wife Kammy Laycock Poff and Lisa Poff Humpton. Doug and Kammy’s kids: Kai Lewis Poff, David Allan Poff, Morgan Poff Robbins, her husband Trent and their daughter Elsie Monroe; Bethany Poff Davenport, her husband Evan and their daughter Nora Gray.  Lisa’s kids: Anna Claire Humpton and her husband Dillon Hagius, Emma Christine Humpton and John David Humpton. Buddy’s dear sister Becky Rea, sister-in-law Ruby Poff, sister-in-law Fran Poff, sister-in-law Linda Rosenbloom, brother-in-law Mike Wimmer and his wife Melissa. So many very special nephews and nieces including Sue Reavis and her husband Herm.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 Monday 11 November at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.    Memorial service will be held directly afterward at noon with Pastor Tim Gearheart officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Buddy’s name may be made to Huffville Cemetery, Huffville UMC, C/O Cline Wimmer, 1004 Huffville Rd. N.E., Pilot, Va 24138