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Jimmy Poole Obituary

Mr. Jimmy Ray Poole, 47, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Voca Group Home, following a period of declining health. Jimmy was born on Aug. 23, 1961, in Burke County to Pauline Newton Poole and the late S.L. Poole. He attended Walkers Road Baptist Church in Morganton and was previously employed with Burke Adapt. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Carolyn Williams and her husband, Ray, Linda McKinney and her husband, Randy, and Sherry Benfield and her husband, Mike; three brothers, Ronnie Poole, Ricky Poole and Tim Poole; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Poole. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Walker Road Baptist Church in Morganton with the Rev. Brandon Ware officiating. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.

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Published by The News Herald on Mar. 4, 2009.

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kathy poole

March 7, 2009

pauline I am so very sorry for your loss.I loved Jimmy with all my heart.My heart goes out to you.

Ann Chavis

March 5, 2009

Sherry and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I remember how you loved him so. May God comfort you with the great memories that you have of Jimmy.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ann Chavis

destiny williams

March 4, 2009

hey mom sent you something but i wanted to send you somthing also. you was there for me when my grandma passed and you have always been like my grandma i love you and know that if you need anything you can call me or mom.

robin spann

March 4, 2009

pualine i am so sorry for lost. i want you to know your in my prayers. love you and girls.

Albert Suttle

March 4, 2009

So sorry for your lost and I know it is hard to let go of the ones we love. But with God Grace we all can survior the worst.

Sheriff John T. McDevitt

March 4, 2009

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a loved one can know the depth of your feelings. I have experienced the death of my parents, a child and my grandparents. I know how difficult these times can be for those left behind.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angela Guffey

March 4, 2009

Pauline,i'm so sorry for your lose even though things haven't always been great ,Jimmy as you know was always my buddy!!I'm so,so,so,sorry and my heart really does go out to you and the family!!

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