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Russell Leroy Poe, Jr.

January 19, 1955-Β January 24, 2021

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Russell Leroy Poe, Jr., 66, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away January 24, 2021. He was born January 19, 1955 in Cheverly, MD to Mae Estelle (Leigg) and Russell L. Poe, Sr. He was raised in Capitol Heights, MD until moving with his family to the Randle Cliff area of Chesapeake Beach, MD in the early 1970’s. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1973, and was employed as an electrician. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99, and in 1984 he began a career as a sound technician and electrician at the former Capital Center in Landover, MD, and later at the MCI Center which became the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., now known as Capital One Arena. Russell enjoyed playing guitar, and was the guitarist for several bands in the area over the years. He was a fan of local sports teams, especially the Redskins and the Washington Capitals.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Marsha E. Poe whom he married November 12, 2013, sons Shawn M. Poe and wife Melissa of Friendship and Russell L. Poe III and wife Lisa of Prince Frederick, grandchildren Lilly, Hailey, and Paisley Poe, a sister Karen Wilson of Saint Albans, WV, and his aunt Doris Fowler of Washington, VA.

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    G Hoagland
    29 Jan 2021
    4:26pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. He was a great guy, and one of the best people working at the Capital Centre. Russell and I have wildly different musical tastes, and I will fondly remember teasing him about listening to Little Feat, Steely Dan and the Seldom Scene. I remember Russell and his co-hort, Mark, walking the building before the doors opened, “Smokey’s guys.” He saved me many times when I missed a cue (and never let me forget it. LOL.) Years after I left the organization, I would occasionally get updates from my husband that he had seen Russell and said hello. To me, Russell always had the best seat in the house, way up top the Capital Centre, with his finger on the button whenever the Caps scored. I will truly miss him. God bless.

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    Laura Burroughs
    29 Jan 2021
    4:49pm

    Russell and I worked together at the Capital Centre many years ago. He was good at his job and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.

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    David Allan Wilson
    29 Jan 2021
    4:52pm

    Uncle Russell was a great man, tremendous Uncle and a guitarist, and sports fan I will always look up to in admiration. We miss and love you Uncle Russell.

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    Herman Cochrane Jr
    28 Feb 2021
    11:05am

    I just saw this about Russell, so sorry to hear this, I grew up with Russell and Karen in Randels Cliff. My Condolences to all. RIP Sending Prayers πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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    G Hoagland
    29 Jan 2021
    4:26pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. He was a great guy, and one of the best people working at the Capital Centre. Russell and I have wildly different musical tastes, and I will fondly remember teasing him about listening to Little Feat, Steely Dan and the Seldom Scene. I remember Russell and his co-hort, Mark, walking the building before the doors opened, “Smokey’s guys.” He saved me many times when I missed a cue (and never let me forget it. LOL.) Years after I left the organization, I would occasionally get updates from my husband that he had seen Russell and said hello. To me, Russell always had the best seat in the house, way up top the Capital Centre, with his finger on the button whenever the Caps scored. I will truly miss him. God bless.

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    Laura Burroughs
    29 Jan 2021
    4:49pm

    Russell and I worked together at the Capital Centre many years ago. He was good at his job and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.

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    David Allan Wilson
    29 Jan 2021
    4:52pm

    Uncle Russell was a great man, tremendous Uncle and a guitarist, and sports fan I will always look up to in admiration. We miss and love you Uncle Russell.

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    Herman Cochrane Jr
    28 Feb 2021
    11:05am

    I just saw this about Russell, so sorry to hear this, I grew up with Russell and Karen in Randels Cliff. My Condolences to all. RIP Sending Prayers πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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