Dennis Ward "Sam" Poole

Dennis Ward "Sam" Poole

Dennis Poole Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 1, 2008.
POOLE, Dennis "Sam" Ward, age 63, of Chesterfield, Va., died on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born in Flint, Mich., on May 11, 1945, the son of the late Nolan W. Poole and Helen Marie Yurk. Mr. Poole was retired from the U.S. Army as an SSGE6 after 20 years of service and from Brinks Inc. as an ATM supervisor after 11 years of service. He also drove a school bus for three plus years for Chesterfield County. Mr. Poole is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Vicki K. Poole; four children, Amanda L. Poole of Chesterfield, Dennis Poole, II of Davison, Mich., Kimberly K. Cox and husband, Todd of Kingsley, Mich., and Leonard E. H. Poole and wife, Stephanie of Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Katrina, Logan, and Lacie Poole, Billy and Jamie Cox, and Zach Poole; one grandchild expected soon, Ian Cox; two great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Susan M. Pellow and husband, Jim of Davison, MI; two half-brothers, Chris Poole and wife, Susan of El Paso, Texas, and Rusty Holdridge and wife, Laura of Brokenridge, Okla.; and nieces, Tami Alexander, and Cindy Allen, both of Grand Rapids, Mich. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, December 4, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com


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Tami Alexander

November 25, 2020

"When you are born, you cry, and the world rejoices. When you die, you rejoice and the world cries." I rejoice in your life and am grateful for the time you shared with us on this earth. Blessings to your eternal spirit. See you again, Uncle Den. I love you always. Namaste.

cynthia cortez

December 19, 2008

Uncle Dennis, I will love you and miss you forever. You have always been the best uncle any one could have. Funny, compasionate and determined. I will forever and always be your Cindy Lou. God speed.

Jim Varecka

December 8, 2008

Sorry to hear about Sam.

Ally & Jim Varecka

Edith Trent

December 4, 2008

Dear Ms. Vicki and Family, Please know our prayers are with you and your entire family.

shirley crowder

December 4, 2008

hi vickie,amanda and family, we are so saddend about sam, we know he is with jesus.our prayers are with you today and always. we can only imagine how you feel and want you to know we are here for you whenever you need to talk please call 27l 0367. we love you and god loves you shirley and jim crowder

The Pooles: Helen, Nolan, Dennis and his twin sister Susan

Tami Alexander

December 2, 2008

I will miss you, Uncle Dennis. You were a crazy man and could always make me laugh. I loved your passion and tenacity. You were so like Granny, in so many ways. You were also the only person who really understood how losing her affected me, because you felt the same way. Every time I make krautburgh, I will think of you. :)

Vicki and Amanda, I love you both, and I admire you for your strength in these past months. You have Den to thank for that, for he passed on that quality to you. I'm always here for you.

Bruce Jenkins

December 1, 2008

“Sammy the Bull”
I gave Sam that moniker not long after I met him because of his tenacity and drive. Always full of as much of life as of himself. He always had a good word for me and some new drama to share. He took his job seriously and himself with a grain of salt. He loved his coworkers and LOVED his family and was a great guy to be around. I’ll miss you Sammy the Bull. We’ll all miss you.

Kim Powell Bus#532

December 1, 2008

Sam will be dearly missed by all the drivers who knew him. He was the sweetest and most positive man, and always had a smile in his face.

Ed Savoy

December 1, 2008

Sam was a dear friend of mine for 12 years. I worked with Sam at Brinks from December of 1996 to July of 2005. No matter what was going on he always would have a smile and something funny to say about it that would make everything seem OK. He out qualified me everytime at the pistol range too. I will miss my friend and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Godspeed Sam.

sharon wilkerson

December 1, 2008

it was always a pleasure to see sam, no matter what was going on that day he still had a smile on his face. we will all miss him very much. sharon w bus 382

Tracy 172

December 1, 2008

Although I only knew you for a short time. I enjoyed our talks in the bus loop and you will be missed greatly. My condolances to the family.

David and Donna Watson

December 1, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

December 1, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

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