Hansford Ray "Hank" Poff, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on June 14, 1942, Hank lived a life defined by hard work, faith, family, and generosity.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966 while stationed overseas. After returning home, he worked for Norfolk and Western, later Norfolk and Southern Railroad, for 31 years before his retirement. A devoted member of Life Church, Hank was known for his servant's heart and willingness to help others. He was also a faithful supporter of organizations, including the Police Association, the USO, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and Boys Ranch for Kids.

In his spare time, Hank enjoyed building bird houses, playing with model trains, and watching and feeding his hummingbirds, hobbies that reflected both his creativity and patience.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Roscoe and Mamie Bell Poff; his brother, Ersel Poff; and his sister, Freda Grubb.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Ruby "Trudy" Poff; his sons, Douglas Poff and family, and Johnny Mason and family; his daughter, Karen Bohn and family; four grandsons; four granddaughters; his brother, Vestal Poff and family; and his nieces, Galena Grubb and Camellia Ancheril and her family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joshua Crouse officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the USO in Hank's memory, or that plants be sent in his honor.