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Jacob Poole Obituary
Portsmouth - MAJOR (RET.) JACOB H. POOLE, JR.
Major (Ret.) Jacob H. Poole Jr., beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed on to be with our Lord on January 16, 2014. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was preceded in death by our beloved mother Gwendolyn A. Poole, his mother Thelma Jones-Edney, his father Jacob Hamilton Poole, Sr., and a twin brother Benjamin Poole, who died at birth. He leaves behind two sons Marshall J. Armstrong, Jr. (wife Katina) of Dallas, Texas, Jacob H. Poole, III (wife Arnetta) of Escondido, California , and a daughter Jacquelyn Poole-Austin (husband Stefan) of Atlanta, Georgia, along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and cousins to include Cecelia Coates-Whitehead, Geraldine Granger, and David Sandford. Jacob attended I.C. Norcom High School, Norfolk State University, and The University of Omaha at Nebraska. He was a member of The El Paso/ Las Cruces Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and a connecting Link of the El Paso Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. His distinguished career of service includes the United States Army and The State of Texas. He lived his final years in Dallas, Texas. He is greatly missed. Services will be held at Community Baptist Church on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent directly to Community Baptist Church, 7801 Phoenix Ave, El Paso, TX 79915, (915) 598-7778. Rev. James L. Williams will be officiating. Internment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Alan Badine
February 8, 2014
Jake, it was good to know you, to have laughed with you, argued with you, joined with you in support of other soldiers, and to have grown old enough to forget the disagreements and celebrate the important things. I learned from you and have missed you. May you rest in peace.
Leola and James Hill
February 7, 2014
Jackie,
May God bless you and yours during this time of sorrow. Even though it will never go away, sorrow will get better with time. Your mother and father instilled in you the tools that you would need to carry on when they were no longer around. We know you will be ok. Just reach back and use what they taught you. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Celebrate a Life Well-Lived
February 6, 2014
Dear Jacob, Marshall, Jackie and Families,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather. Though we will not be in El Paso to celebrate his life in the flesh, our hearts and minds will be there in spirit. We hope you will continue to cherish many special memories of your loved one and that you will find comfort in knowing that we share in your grief. May God bless and keep you in the days ahead as you go forth and continue his legacy. We love you!
Sam Christy and Evelyn Ellis
Seoul, Republic of South Korea
Kerry Adams
February 6, 2014
Jackie, may you and your family have strength in The Lord. Your father spirit will live through the memories you have to reflect on. We love you and is here for you. Adams Family
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Jacob (Jake) Poole
February 5, 2014
Dad, thank you for being such a great father, and for being such a provider, in so many ways, to our family. You set such an example for us, giving us every opportunity to be successful and happy in our lives. You are forever my mentor and my hero. The things that you taught me will be with me for life. You showed me how to be a man, just by being you. Whenever I had questions on what to do, as I grew up, I would ask myself "What would Dad do?", and the answers always gave me direction and confidence to go forward. You and Mom instilled values in me that will be part of my makeup forever, and you let me know that I made you proud. The love that you have showed will be with me until I see you again. Give Mom a long, warm hug for me. I love you, Dad.
Jacob (Jake) Poole, III
February 5, 2014
Dad, thank you for being such a great father, and for being such a provider, in so many ways, to our family. You set such an example for us, giving us every opportunity to be successful and happy in our lives. You are forever my mentor and my hero. The things that you taught me will be with me for life. You showed me how to be a man, just by being you. Whenever I had questions on what to do, as I grew up, I would ask myself "What would Dad do?", and the answers always gave me direction and confidence to go forward. You and Mom instilled values in me that will be part of my makeup forever, and you let me know that I made you proud. The love that you have showed will be with me until I see you again. Give Mom a long, warm hug for me. I love you, Dad.
Jacob (Jake) Poole, III
February 5, 2014
Dad, thank you for being such a great father, and for being such a provider, in so many ways, to our family. You set such an example for us, giving us every opportunity to be successful and happy in our lives. You are forever my mentor and my hero. The things that you taught me will be with me for life. You showed me how to be a man, just by being you. Whenever I had questions on what to do, as I grew up, I would ask myself "What would Dad do?", and the answers always gave me direction and confidence to go forward. You and Mom instilled values in me that will be part of my makeup forever, and you let me know that I made you proud. The love that you have showed will be with me until I see you again. Give Mom a long, warm hug for me. I love you, Dad.
Sandra Mathis
February 3, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jacquelyn Poole-Austin
February 2, 2014
My beloved father, I know you are at perfect peace with God and the angels. I love you so much. Sure do miss you dad.
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