Eddie William Poppell Jr.

Eddie William Poppell Jr.

Eddie William Poppell, Jr., 45, of Townsend, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home.

Born in Jesup, he lived in McIntosh County all of his life.  He was a commercial shrimper, and was known as the Oyster Man.  He worked in dock construction and enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

He was a member of Darien Church of God and was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Wanda Mobbs, grandparents, Nell Roberson, RueNell Thomas, Harry Thomas, and Vernon Poppell, uncle, Pete Poppell, and aunt, Barbara Thomas.

Survivors, all of Townsend, are his wife (and sweetheart since their teen years), Miranda Poppell; daughters, Savannah Poppell, Cameron Simmons (Chris), Amber Poppell, and Haylie English; sons, Eddie Taggart, III, Zachary Taggart, and Ryan Taggart; parents, Eddie Poppell, Sr. (Susan Davis), and Lottie Poppell (Ricky Mobbs); sister, Peri Poppell; brothers, Jacob Poppell (April) and Aiden Brown; grandchildren, Bella-Luna Marie Simmons and one on the way; children of his heart, Josh Jenkins, Autumn Gault, and George Gore; several aunts and uncles; special cousins, Heather Darby and Jessica Head.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. at Howard Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at Darien Church of God, with Pastors Danny Stilwell, Tommy Whaley, and Hope Thomas officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Jacob Poppell, Justin Howard, Harry Thomas, Jr., Chris Simmons, Josh Jenkins, Charlie Darby, Debo Ginn, and Johnny Howard.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Howard, Eddie Taggart, Jr., Shea Howard, Chuckie Gault, and Larry Thomas.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.