Roll Call Tribute

Brian Daniel Poe 

September 4, 1980 - June 3, 2024 

Brian Daniel Poe loved his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ above all else. He devoted his life to serving The LORD no matter the cost. Brian did not care what the world thought of him or his legacy, only Jesus. He honored Him through his deep, devoted love for and commitment to Elizabeth and their four beloved children, Olivia, Harvey, Caleb, and Truett. His goal in life was to serve and obey The LORD in every aspect of his life - family, friends, church, community, and career.

Brian was born on September 4, 1980, in Dallas, Texas, to James Daniel and Nancy Ann Rawlings Poe and raised in Kaufman, Texas. He was active in his church's youth group as well as sports during his school-age years before leaving for college.

Brian graduated from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ambrose. Following his graduation with a BBA in 2003, they were married and moved to Dallas where he attended SMU Dedman School of Law from which he graduated in 2007.

Over the next ten years, Brian served as a Dallas County Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant United States Attorney in Dallas and Fort Worth, earning a reputation as a tough, aggressive, and innovative prosecutor. He established a successful private criminal defense practice in 2017. He always had the highest respect for his clients and saw them as created in God's image, often taking time to pray with them.

Brian's work was regularly praised by his peers. He was named as a national Super Lawyer five years in a row as well as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West magazine. Brian also earned several service awards from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General.

Brian was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and skiing. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout at the young age of 13. For the past two years, Brian served as the troop master for Trail Life Troop TX-1136, which brought him great joy. As a father, it was important for him to incorporate his love of God's creation with God's Word for their children.

Brian enjoyed his church family and serving alongside his fellow brothers as a deacon and the Chairman of the Finance Committee at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth. Together, Brian and Elizabeth served in various leadership roles in the church community.

Brian's favorite Bible verse had always been, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - Il Timothy 4:7 (ESV) As Brian ran into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 3, 2024, he heard Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We rejoice that Brian is finally healed, cancer-free, and leaping for joy while singing praises to his Creator.

Memorial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Christ Chapel Bible Church of Fort Worth, TX.

Brian's family would like to thank Jeremy Lelek and Metroplex Counseling, as well as the medical teams and staff at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in California and Fort Worth's THR Harris Hospital Downtown, in addition to countless family and friends who have been integral in supporting, loving, and praying for him and his family over the past 13 months.

Those left to cherish Brian's memory are his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth; daughter Olivia; sons Harvey, Caleb, and Truett; parents James and Nancy Poe; parents-in-law Jody and Patti Ambrose; brother David Poe and wife Brandi; sister-in-law Katherine Wolman and husband Whit; brothers-in-law J.D. and Drew Ambrose; nieces Emma and Madi Poe, Greer and Eloise Wolman; and extended Poe and Ambrose family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations in Brian Poe's memory to:
Covenant Classical School (Bridge Fund), 1701 Wind Star Way, Fort Worth, TX 76108.
Trail Life - TX troop 1136 at Calvary Bible Church (TL Brian Poe Memorial), 4800 El Campo Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107.