James A. Poage, 86, passed from this life on February 21, 2019 at his residence in Grand Prairie, TX. Born in Ryan, OK on March 27, 1932, James was the son of John L. and Beatrice Poage.
He served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Korean Conflict and was employed by General Motors in Arlington, TX from the mid 1950s until 1986 when he retired.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and volunteering at the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie where he was a member and a Deacon.
James is survived by his wife Peggy; sister Eula Wheeler, West Covina, CA; son Jim (wife Rhonda), Maricopa, AZ; Grand Daughters Christina Mock and Jessica Gentry from Pensacola, FL; Grand Daughter Sarah Klassen, Virginia Beach, VA; as well as seven great grand children.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church on March 8th to honor James.