William Royal "Bill" Poley
William Royal "Bill" Poley
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Mr. Poley died Thursday, August 7, 2003 in Laurel Gardens. He was born November 7, 1911, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Jessie and Eleanor Toumey Poley.
Mr. Poley was a member of Florence Baptist Temple and the Senior Saints Sunday School Class. He was retired from Nucor Steel.
Surviving are daughters, Shelley (Larry) Gore of Florence, and Lynne (Ernie) Brummett of Oak Ridge, TN; sons, Tommy (Cathy) Poley of Gulfport, MS, and Leon Poley of Jonesboro, AR.; four special grandchildren, Jennifer Gore, Amy Gore, Michele Hatchell, and Melanie Fritz, plus numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Eileen Poley; daughter, Darla Clements Foster; and sons, Ray Poley and David Poley.
Cain Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Michele Hatchell
September 6, 2003
Paw-Paw, this is the last day your Guest Book will be online. It has been a day shy of one month since you left this life and I miss you more than words can say. But I'm most thankful that I will see you again one day in Heaven! What a legacy you have left for me! I love you so much Paw-Paw, always have and forever will! Michele
Bennie & Brenda Cox
August 9, 2003
Michelle and Chip,
You and your family are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Michele Hatchell
August 9, 2003
I will always love you Paw-Paw! You were the greatest Grandpa in the world! I'm the luckiest granddaughter to have had you in my life! I will miss you dearly! You meant the world to me!
Walter Miles
August 8, 2003
Bill was a good friend and will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.
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