Mr. Ronald W. Poppell
August 20, 1955 - May 22, 2018
Ronald W. Poppell, 62, of Havana, passed away on May 22, 2018, at the Big Bend Hospice House. A son of the late Eugene and Jewel Alma Posey Poppell, he was born in Tallahassee on August 20, 1955. Also preceding him in death is his twin brother, Donald Poppell. He retired after 38 years as a service technician with Mills Wells Drilling, where he known as “The Professor”. In his free time he enjoyed watching Westerns and hunting. He is survived by his son, Ronald W. Poppell, Jr.; grandchildren, Julia Ann Poppell, Amanda Marie Poppell and Leo Van Poppell; siblings, Jerry R. Poppell and Phoebe Coblentz, (husband, Jerry Dean). He is also survived by his longtime companion, Marty Kyle. Visitation is from 1:00 until 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Abbey Funeral Home, with the funeral beginning at 3:00 PM. Interment follows at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
Ronald W. Poppell, 62, of Havana, passed away on May 22, 2018, at the Big Bend Hospice House. A son of the late Eugene and Jewel Alma Posey Poppell, he was born in Tallahassee on August 20, 1955. Also preceding him in death is his twin brother,... View Obituary & Service Information