Henry Wayne Poore was a master storyteller.
To promote his first two books of memoirs, he told stories at book clubs, church socials, civic clubs, anywhere a good entertaining program was needed.
Wearing one of his big cowboy hats, he held his audience with a deep, mesmerizing voice and contagious laugh.
He played his old Martin guitar and sang bluegrass and cowboy songs that made his audience laugh or cry.
He recited long poems by heart, often managing to target someone.