Bob Lyle Edward Poland

Bob Lyle Edward Poland, 86, of Strawberry, passed away November 10, 2025 at Strawberry. He was born June 3, 1939 at Corvallis, Oregon to Harry and Clara (Rhulen) Poland. He was a truck driver, a member of Bold Spring Missionary Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed truck driving, gardening, and keeping his lawn looking perfect.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Needham; wife, Florence Johnson; step-son Terry Bailey; and grandson Jimmy Pallas.

Survivors include his wife, Cleaetta Poland of the home; two children, Rob Poland (Melinda) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lynette Monroe (Doug) of Robertsdale, Alabama; ten stepchildren, John Johnson of Taos, New Mexico, Allen Johnson (Carol) of Koshkonong, Missouri, Randy Johnson (Loni) of Portland Oregon, Lynna Pallas (Devron) of Koshkonong, Missouri, Darlene Holman (Doyle) of Odessa, Texas, Deann Phipps (Dewayne) of Koshkonong, Missouri, Melanie Steen (Rick) of Alton, Illinois, Lynette Blank (Jason) of Goodletsville, Tennessee, William Warden (Ginger) of Jefferson, Texas, Henry Warden (Linda) of Atlanta, Texas; thirty-eight grandchildren; fifty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Lynn with Bro. David Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in the Dry Creek Cemetery.

Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Henry Warden, Fred Dempsey, Allen Johnson, Steve Birmingham, Jason Elms, and Cody Wolverton.

Honorary Pallbearers are Randy Story, Robert Brown, Dr. Mark Williams, and Lynna Pallas.