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Dwight Poole Obituary

Dwight McGee Poole

Raleigh

Dwight McGee Poole, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home. He was born April 26, 1925 in Wake County to the late Horace McGee Poole and Syrama Jones Poole. Dwight graduated from Rolesville High School in 1942 and retired from CP&L with 37 years of service. As long as his health permitted, he was a dedicated member of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters: Gloria P. Denison (Paul) of Stem and Susan P. Smith (Mike) of Raleigh; sisters: Grace P. Ray of Wendell, Alva P. Benton and Leola P. Gay, both of Raleigh; a brother: Bobby H. Poole of Raleigh, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife: Doris Lewis Poole on October 10, 2012, and a sister: Lena Mae Perry.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. Burial will follow at New Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetary. The family will receive relatives and friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:45 pm at the funeral home.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the National Alexia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752, www.ataxia.org or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607-6372. www.hospiceofwake.org.

The family expresses a special thanks to the caregivers for their dedication and friendship.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer on Apr. 18, 2014.

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April 21, 2014

Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time of your life. I know you will miss Dwight. Almighty God will give you the strength to continue. He will really help you.

April 18, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort provide you with strength during this time of grief. 2Cor.1:3

Sue, Char, Sandy and Jean

April 18, 2014

Rest in peace Dwight we love you! It has been a blessing to have you in our lives as you cross into the journey that only God has planed for you. We truly love your family! Our prayers will be with the girls in helping them thru the loss of both you and Doris. You will be missed. Your Caregivers!!!

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