Harlan James Poel age 67 of Daytona Beach passed away on January 29 2011. His family and friends will greatly miss this gentle man. There will be a ""Celebration of Life on Friday February 4 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Spruce Creek Fly-in Community with a reception to follow at the Spruce Creek Country Club. Jim was a true ""mans-man"" with his love Lovada by his side for 31 years. He began a career in aviation at the age of 22 with his career spanning 38 years with American Airlines. He was a test pilot and often a special speaker for Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Hammondsport New York. He and his wife were co-founders of the Seaplane Homecoming which was held at the Curtiss Museum. Those who are left behind to cherish his memories are his wife Lovada mother Velma Forgarty (husband: Ed) one daughter Debra Pope (husband: Chris) two brothers Charles Poel (wife: Fran) Thomas Poel (wife: Laurie) and one sister Karen Rickards (husband: Bill). Jim is preceded in death by his father Harlan James Poel and one daughter Sherri. The family asked that in lieu of flowers that a charitable contribution be made to the Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Avenue Rochester NY 14642 (585) 275-2100 the funds to be used at the discretion of Dr. Mark Gestring. Arrangements are under the entrusted care of Lohman Funeral Home - Port Orange. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneral homes.com.