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Submitted: 11/17/22 • Approved: 11/21/22 • Last Updated: 11/24/22 • R546383-G0-S3
US Army Air Force
World War II
May 2, 1920-May 27, 2013
*Photo, courtesy Diane & John
*Obituary
Charles Reid (Nee Allen) Poisall, 93, of Katy, formerly of Big Spring died Monday, May 27, 2013, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Coahoma Cemetery.
He was born May 2, 1920, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Carrie (Reid) and Charles C. Allen. He married Mary E. Sperry and she preceded him in death Sept. 28, 2004.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a journalist public affairs officer for the Army. He moved to Big Spring from New Jersey and was a resident here for more than 25 years. He moved to Houston in 2005 and was a Protestant.
He was a member of the White Sands Flying Club, Civil Air Patrol, V.F.W., Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, WSPG and WSMR Pioneer Club, 483rd Bomb Group Association, Harley Owners Group, Big Spring Road Riders, Kiwanis Club, Sand Springs Church of Christ, Anderson Street Church of Christ, Confederate Air Force, Pecos Army Flying School Association and the WSMR Flying Club.
He is survived by one daughter, Lynn Poisall Biel and husband Richard of Houston; one son, Charles Poisall of Katy; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Contributed on 11/17/22 by neldapat
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