Claude Norman Poucher

Claude Norman Poucher

MILLERTON — Claude Norman Poucher, 86, passed away Aug. 6, 2021, at home under the care of GHC Hospice.

A resident of Jesup, Ga., for the past 24 years, Claude was born on April 29, 1935, in Greenport, N.Y., to the late Claude and Bertha Schneider Poucher.  

He graduated in the class of 1952 from Hudson High School in Hudson, N.Y., before enlisting in the United States Army, where he served his country in South Africa during the time of the Korean Conflict.  

Claude was blessed with a wonderful personality and was a fantastic salesman. He sold propane for many years, eventually taking management positions with several companies  in several districts in New York.  

He was always active in his community and loved volunteering his time to help others. 

Claude was a longtime member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge in Livingston, N.Y., and after relocating to Jesup, he volunteered countless hours at the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 

In his spare time, Claude enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking and he always held a special place in his heart for dogs.  

In addition to his parents, his two sisters, Carrie and Jean, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Priscilla Newman Poucher; two daughters, Claudia Poucher Kleine and Robbin Poucher Walker; two granddaughters, Kansas and Kylie Kleine; a stepson, Bruce Valentine; a stepdaughter, Olivia Valentine; three step-granddaughters; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Private interment services will be held in Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to K9s for Warriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 or online at  www.K9sforwarriors.org. The online guestbook is at www.jesupfuneralhome.com for Howard & Jones Funeral Home.   

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