William Robert Poage
1899–1987 (age 88)
Biography
William Robert Poage (1899-1987) served nearly half a century in the U.S. House of Representatives, earning respect as a steady hand on agriculture policy and a voice for Texas farmers. His work on the House Agriculture Committee and his insistence on measured leadership made him known in Washington while he remained rooted in the communities that raised him.
He believed deeply in education, rural electrification and the preservation of family farms, and he was often seen visiting schools and county fairs to hear concerns directly from constituents. His remains lie at Oakwood Cemetery, where family and citizens alike honor a life of public service.