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Winston Rosley Poff

April 18, 1939 - September 11, 2024

Winston Rosley Poff, 85, of Copper Hill, Passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Poff; Infant Daughter, Teresa Carol; and his parents, Edmond and Mabel Poff.

Winston joined Marine Corp in 1956 to 1964. Afterwards he joined the Navy Seabees and Reserves until 1979. Over the years he enjoyed numerous hobbies. He spent his years working with heavy equipment, running his sawmill, along with fixing antique cars and traveling to various car shows.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Poff, Ricky Poff (Nila); grandchildren, Ladonna Yearout Patton (Elliott), Mason Poff, Stephen Poff (Brittany); great grandchildren, Forest, Abel, River, and Draper Yearout-Patton, Layowin Grace Patton, Ruby, Mila and Lucy Poff; brother, Rex Poff ( Liz); special people and friends: Spencer Turner, Stephanie Harris, Liz Ling, Donna Hardin, Shirley Thomas, and Kayla Mullins. Without all their love, support, milkshakes and car rides on back roads he would have not been able to spend his final days in the home he built.


A graveside service will be held on Monday September 16, 2024 at 12PM, at Restvale Cemetery with officiating. Funeral Military Rites provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127 and the US Marine Honor Guard.


Guest book

Kathy and Kenny Haag

Titusville Fl.
September 12, 2024

Praying for the family.


Barry Lumpkins

Roanoke
September 12, 2024

Words cannot express the loss of your loved one,but please know my thoughts,and prayers you and the family.


Aaron Quesenberry

Check, VA
September 12, 2024

Enjoy that first cruise to the diner in the sky with Carolyn… Thank you for everything you helped me accomplish, everything from the little red truck I got from Pete to my first home. Rest in peace


Molly Hunter-Sloan

Floyd, VA
September 12, 2024

My condolences to the family. He will be missed. Here's to all the strawberry milkshakes I've made for you! Fly high, Mr. Poff!


Greg Stone

Check Va
September 12, 2024

Prayers for the family. The Stones Greg and Tabitha


david ramsey

check va
September 13, 2024

So sorry to hear about Winstons passing he was a great man praters for the family


Brian Woodford

Moneta
September 13, 2024

Ricky you all are in our thoughts and prayers.


Brenda and Luther Galyean

Copper Hill, Va.
September 13, 2024

He was such a wonderful person. Prayers for the family.


Rebecca Sloane

Copper hill va
September 13, 2024

My prayers are with you and your family!!


Larry and Wanda Humphrey

Radford
September 13, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Winston's family. We enjoyed cruise-ins and traveling to Pigeon Forge with Winston and Carolyn. He was a fine fellow.


Mack Gallimore

Narrows va
September 14, 2024

Prayers to the family. I thought a lot of Winston. So sorry.


Larry and Teresa Battle

Floyd VA
September 14, 2024

Rick Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your father was as big of a pillar in our community as was his saw mill.


Bobby and Linda Woods

Copper Hill, VA
September 16, 2024

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers


Gwen and Brent Hendrick Family

Floyd Va
September 16, 2024

Our Love and Deepest Condolences to all of you. Winston and Carolyn happy and together again. I have many happy childhood memories of visiting down at Carolyn and Winston's. My brother and I spent many happy hours playing with dump trucks in the dirt with my sweet cousins Ricky and Mark. God Bless you all. Love you all.


Randy and Andrea Whitlow

Copper Hill
September 16, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and keep them close to your heart! We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ!


Rodney and Debbie Collins

Floyd, VA
October 07, 2024

Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.