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Thomas Poole Obituary
Poole, Sr.
July 31, 1927 - June 15, 2013
Clayton
Thomas Duane Poole, Sr., age 85, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
He was a native of Johnston County and the son of the late Duke Poole and the late Ozelle Woodley Poole. Mr. Poole was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He built successful businesses in the plumbing and building/development industries.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Ray Poole; a sister, Edna Earle Yopp; and two brothers, Aubrey Duke Poole and Reginald M. Poole.
He is survived by three children; Dawn Evans and husband Neil, Jenny Gilbert and husband Marty, and Thomas D. Poole, Jr. and wife Angie; six grandchildren, Brandon Evans, Darryl Evans, Sean Strickland, Grant Gilbert, Skylar Poole and Hunter Poole; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Frances Yeargan.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at McLaurin Funeral Home. Committal services will be privately held.
Memorials may be made to either, Harbor, Inc., P.O. Box 1903, Smithfield, NC 27577 or to SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
Arrangements are with McLaurin at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Poole
Steve Dixon
June 19, 2013
As we travel thru this life,there are people put in our lives that will forever have an special place. Duane was one of those.Peace and comfort to you all.
Carol Liles Canady
June 18, 2013
May God hold you close at this time in your lives. May he give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Did not really know Duane except thru Audrey.
Frances Gupton
June 18, 2013
May memories of good times with Duane bring you comfort and may your faith bring you peace.
June 17, 2013
Dawn,Neil & all the family, we are so sorry for your loss, but know he is at peace & in no pain. We are praying for all of you to have a peace that passes all understaning at this time in your lives. May God bless and comfort each one of you. Joe & Neta Dixon, Angier, N.C.
Don and Betty Robbins
June 17, 2013
Shirley poppies in May on I-95 in Benson....in memory of Duane and all the good he did and all he stood for.
Represents the strong convictions and moral obligations of Duane
Don and Betty Robbins
June 17, 2013
Michelle Moyer
June 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! I came to know Mr. Poole during my time with Harbor and he was such a wonderful man! Always there to help, and always knew how to make us laugh! He truly is an Angel!
June 17, 2013
Dear Hazel, Dawn & Neal, Jenny & Marty, Tommy & Angie, Brandon & Heather, Darryl & Crystal, and all the family, we send our heartfelt thoughts in the loss of your dear loved-one. Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.
God's Blessings,
Billy and Claudette Parrish
Don and Betty Robbins
June 17, 2013
Chris Barbour-Layton
June 17, 2013
There are no words to express feelings at this time.Your Daddy is always your Daddy, and he will always be with you. Know that you are all in my prayers for peace of heart & soul. He was such a good man. I know he is with Our Heavenly Father. Please let me know if I can do anything to help in any way.
Jo Ann Hardee
June 17, 2013
Dawn, Neil, Tommy, Angie, Jenny & Marty, I was so sorry to hear about the death of Duane. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your entire family.
Don & Betty Robbins
June 17, 2013
We had known for a number of years at various dances including Post 109 in Benson were he danced about every week until he got real sick. Everybody liked him and he was kind and very giving in all hiss causes. We could always count on him and we enjoyed talking to him on a wide variety of subjects . We will miss him greatly. Don and Betty Robbins of Benson, NC.
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