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In memory of Deacon Zebedee (Zeb) Poke; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Zebedee (Zeb) Poke was born on June 22, 1919, in Worth County, Georgia, a beloved son of William Andrew Poke and Clara Green Poke; and

WHEREAS, he was united in holy matrimony with Georgia Mae Clark in 1938 and from their loving union was born two daughters, Mrs. Zeppie Mae Brown and Mrs. Thelma Davis, and one son, Mr. Terry Gene Poke; and

WHEREAS, he was a faithful member of the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he served as a member of the Deacon Board; and

WHEREAS, he was employed as a butcher for Turner County Frozen Foods and was self_employed as the owner of Zeb´s Barbeque; and

WHEREAS, he was a loving family man who was respected and admired by his friends and neighbors and served his community well; and

WHEREAS, he was a member of the Worth County Young Farmers Association; and

WHEREAS, he will live forever in the hearts and memories of those who loved him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body remember and honor the life of Deacon Zebedee (Zeb) Poke.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mrs. Georgia Mae Poke.