John S. Poet

July 10, 1949 - September 16, 2020

John Sherwood Poet of Romulus, MI His Legacy…John S. Poet, 71, passed away Wednesday September 16, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn. He was born on July 10, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Weston and Alice (Green) Poet. John will be remembered as a hard worker and as an avid sports fan. John was a member of the Thorne Hills golf course, with two awesome holes in ones. He was a tried and true Detroit Lions and Tigers fan. He also enjoyed following NASCAR and Horse racing and playing the Michigan State Lottery. The lottery may go broke with his passing! He was a constant presence is his grandchildren’s lives- always to be counted on to take them to the movies, the park or to attend a play, game, party or recital. Whatever was going on, you could be sure he would not miss it. His Family…John will be forever missed by his twin daughters, Sarah (Jeremy Furay) Poet and Kathryn (Brian) Carruthers; grandchildren Shane Furay, Erin and Alex Carruthers; brothers Dennis (Bonnie) Poet, Charlie (Raye Holden) Poet; nephew Michael (April) Richmond, niece Martina (Greg) Dunlap; dear aunts, numerous cousins, friends Donna Purcell, Richard and Renee Suiter; great golf friends, lifelong classmates and co-workers. John is proceeded in death by his father Wilbur Koths and parents Weston and Alice (Green) Poet. His farewell…family and friends may visit in the Flat Rock chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Limited to 10 visitors at a time.