Thomas Wayne Poole

Thomas Wayne Poole obituary

Thomas Wayne Poole

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Thomas Poole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Thomas Wayne Poole,69, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home.
Born April 16, 1956, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Carl Poole and the late Frances Bartlette Poole.
Survivors include his significant other Densie McLeod; one son, Michael Wayne Poole (Stacy); one daughter, Angel McLeod (Joe); six grandchildren, Michael, Camryn, Macy, Nicholas, Hayden and Dallas; Lifelong friend Janet Poole two sisters, Carolyn Avins (Melvin) and Margaret Ivey (Roland); numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Justin Poole and one brother, Jimmy Poole.
A visitation/memorial will be held from 5 to 7 P.M Monday, August 18, 2025, at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Family and friends will be received at the home of his son on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2-4P.M.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home

515 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150

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