Jimmie

Poling

Jimmi Joe Poling age 67 passed onto his next life on July 5, 2018 at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born in Beaver County Pennsylvania on June 5, 1951 the son of Burnell and Katie (Hockenberry) Poling. He retired 1993 from GM Powertrain of Defiance, Ohio after 25 years of service.

He was a 1969 graduate of Blue Creek High School of Haviland Ohio. Jim maintained his love of motorcycles, antique cars, canoeing and traveling originally fostered by his parents and grandparents. A loving tinker, he always saw possibility, bravery and sensibly in everything he touched. A master navigator, he could always find a scenic route and held a keen eye for the local dive. His love of a good road trip was only surpassed by that of his devotion to his family and his commitment to compassion. With a helping hand and the most comfortable of silence, he effortlessly embodied stoicism and kindness. Family was paramount in his life. His beloved children and grandchildren brought immense joy to his life. He wasn't one to miss a good ball game. He was a member of the Paulding Eagles Post 2405 and the Paulding VFW Post #587.

He is preceded in death by parents Burnell and Katie (Hockenberry) Poling and his best friend and brother Jackie Ray Poling.

He is survived by his life partner Kimberly Mayer, his children: Krista (Charles) Gonzales of Paulding Ohio, Jack (Carrie) Poling of Defiance, Ohio and Vanessa Poling of Louisville Kentucky. Grandchildren: Alyssa, Javier and Quintin, Jeremy, Tarron, Emily, Eiros and William and Great Grandchildren: Gabriel and AJ, a brother Kim (Deb) Poling of Englewood Florida and a sister Sonya Riggenbach of Van Wert, Ohio.

A celebration of Jimmie's life will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the DenHerder Funeral Home Paulding Ohio from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, July13, 2018 at the DenHerder Funeral Home with calling one hour prior to funeral services.