Steven "Steve" Dwayne Poorman, Sr., 68

Steven "Steve" Dwayne Poorman, Sr., 68, of Gosport, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

He was born on July 14, 1957 in Linton, Ind. to Emma Grace (Campbell) Poorman and Paul Eugene Poorman.

Steve served in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1976 completing firefighting helicopter school and serving in antisubmarine squadron 8.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also loved woodworking, cooking and watching wrestling.

Steve is survived by his wife, Candy (Farley) Poorman; his daughter, Carrie (Poorman) Hernandez-Mendez and her husband Felipe; son, Steven Dwayne Poorman, Jr. and his wife Wendy; son, Carl D. Duncan; daughter, Jessica Jolene (Farley) Ferris; brother, Rick Poorman; and sisters, Barbara (Poorman) Sheese and Paula (Poorman) Avery and her husband Tim. He is also survived and loved by his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ethan Kidd-Joe Farley; his mother, Emma; and his father, Paul.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at samaritanfunerals.com.

A celebration of life will take place starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10151 N. US HWY 231, Quincy. Those attending should bring their own chair, and stories and photos to share.