Joseph Michael Poling, 48, of Logan, Ohio, passed away at 1:46 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Joe was born on May 29, 1978, in Logan, Ohio, to Tammy Poling and Odie Devaney. He was raised in Logan by his mother and his adopted father, Michael Poling.

Throughout his life, Joe was blessed with two children, Samantha Poling and Elijah Page, who gave him his greatest treasures in life: his grandchildren, Lucas Nixon and Addilynn Nixon. More than anything, Joe cherished being a father and grandfather. His grandchildren brought him endless happiness, and spending time with them was among his greatest joys.

Joe met his fiancée, Carletta Carr, over a decade ago, and the two became engaged in 2023. Together, they shared many years of love, memories, and adventures. Carletta’s son, Travis Carr, welcomed Joe into his life and embraced him as a stepfather, making their bond an important part of Joe’s family.

Joe graduated from Logan High School in 1997 and went on to study welding at Tri-County. He dedicated 15 years of his career to metal fabrication at SPS Welding, where he put his welding skills and hard work to use.

Joe enjoyed the simple things that made life special. He loved spending time with family, fishing, cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, welding, and eagles. He had a love for traveling, exploring new places, and, of course, a big, jacked-up truck. Some of his happiest moments were spent exploring with Carletta and making memories with the people he loved most.

Above all, Joe was a family man. Whether he was spending time with his children, making memories with his grandchildren, enjoying an adventure with Carletta, or simply being surrounded by loved ones, those were the moments that meant the most to him. His love for his family and the memories he created with them will live on in their hearts forever.

Joe is survived by his fiancée, Carletta Carr; his children, Samantha Poling (Preston Hileman) and Elijah Page; his grandchildren, Lucas Nixon and Addilynn Nixon; his adopted father, Michael Poling; his siblings, Echo Poling (Cody Schiller), Courtney McCune (Kenny McCune), and Colton Devaney (Emily Lowe); and his future mother-in-law, Cindy Shifflet. He is also survived by Travis Carr, who embraced Joe as his stepfather.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, located at 204 W. Main Street, Logan, Ohio.

Joe’s time here may have been cut short, but the love he gave, the memories he made, and the lives he touched will never be forgotten. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.