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Granddaughter Caniecia Edwards Sings to Poppie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Truth Staff<\/em><\/p>\n

Ervin Arney a\/k\/a \u201cPoppie\u201d celebrated his 95th<\/sup> birthday on Saturday October 25 at Angelo\u2019s Northwood Villa and more than 100 family members and friends made sure that he didn\u2019t celebrate the special occasion all by himself.<\/p>\n

It was a night filled with song, poetry and heartfelt memories of what Poppie has meant to countless family members and friends, over several generations.<\/p>\n

The celebration took place in the Villa\u2019s main dining room where the guests were served dinner after the accolades to Poppie from family members.<\/p>\n

Brittani Taylor, Poppie\u2019s granddaughter-in-law read a poem thanking him for all he has done for his family \u2013 \u201ca doting, tender father who always saves the day \u2026 a proud caring hands-on grandfather \u2026 the neighbor and cousin who always shows up for others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Poppie has five children, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. His daughter Kim Taylor was one of the key organizers of the birthday party. His son, Samuel Arney, and Samuel\u2019s wife, Kim, read a proclamation from the Lucas County Commissioners congratulating Poppie on his 95th<\/sup> birthday and thanking him for all his contributions to family and community over those years.<\/p>\n

Nephew Frederick Price and Johnny Jordan paid tribute to Poppie by regaling the guests with tales of his humorous adventures over the years that they were fortunate enough to be part of.<\/p>\n

One of the wonderful highlights of the event was a song for the occasion written and sung by Poppie\u2019s oldest granddaughter Caniecia Edwards.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoppie, you\u2019ve always been my guiding light,\u201d sang Edwards to her grandfather to open her tuneful tribute.<\/p>\n

Fifteen years ago, Ervin Arney was treated to a surprise birthday party to celebrate his 80th<\/sup>. On that occasion a poem was written for him which extolled the merits of celebrating more birthdays, especially his 90th<\/sup>. He has had that good fortune, much to the delight of his family, to greatly exceed that goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are an original for which there is no copy,\u201d noted Brittani Taylor during her poem to Poppie.<\/p>\n