Charles E. Pou

1919 ∼ 2011

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Charles E. Pou, 92, of Orange, died Monday, August 22, 2011, in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John W. Warren of First United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Thursday at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Pou was born in Tenaha to Nathaniel Allen and Frances Coussons Pou on January 12, 1919. He was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin, served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Armored Division in the North Africa, Sicily and European theatres of WWII and was an accountant for the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company, American Bridge Division of US Steel and the Orange County Tax Assessor Office. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 60 years and a member of the Orange Lions Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, Sybie Jean Schrieber Pou; brother, William T. Pou and sister, Mildred Pou Wisenbaker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Charles E. Pou, Jr. of Washington, D.C.; daughter, Carolyn Jean Pou of Austin; sister, Grace Pou McLaughlin of the Woodlands and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 502 N 6th St, Orange, TX 77630.

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Anonymous September 1, 2011

Mr. Pou worked with my Dad, Ben McDonough, at Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company. I remember him as such a nice person. I'm sorry for your loss but you were lucky to have him as long as you did.##imported-begin##Ben Irene Frederick##imported-end##

Anonymous August 24, 2011

The first time Charles came to visit Mother Dr. Ida Mae Pou Heard and me, at the Gavin Pou House, I had been outside changing the oil in my Troy-bilt garden tiller. He and Mother were having an animated conversation about the Pou family history. Ch##imported-begin##Dr. Betty Ruth Heard##imported-end##

Anonymous August 24, 2011

Chip, I just read of the passing of your father. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents this past year just 2 1/2 months apart and I can understand your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Time will slowly heal the pain but it wil##imported-begin##Sheri de Bie Bethard##imported-end##

Anonymous August 23, 2011

I grew up accross the street from the Pou's. Chip and I were big time buddies! Those were the days! Chip and I got into many things together. I remember the time we were playing by a very deep ditch. It had a blockade around it to keep someone from f##imported-begin##Hoyt Simmons##imported-end##