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Charles Poole Obituary
He was born Sept. 20, 1930, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the late Charlie Poole and Eugenia Fountain Poole. He accepted Christ at an early age at First Union Baptist Church, Richmond under the guidance of his grandfather, the Rev. John E. Fountain. Upon moving to Petersburg he joined Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr.
He was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1948. Charles received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1967 and a Master of education in Administration and Supervision in 1976 from Virginia State University. He was an excellent athlete and an accomplished football and basketball player. Barney served valiantly in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of 1st lieutenant. After faithful service he retired from the Petersburg City School System. Barney was also a member of various civic, community and Church organizations, among them Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Kiwanis Club, and the Zion Baptist Church where he served on the Finance Committee and volunteered to feed the hungry. Barney was also a civil rights activist.
He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Elizabeth Francis Stills Poole, and son, Brian Jeffrey Poole.
He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Barry V. Poole of Ettrick; one sister, Catherine Poole James of Richmond; a host of cousins and devoted friends.
A funeral service will be held 110 a.m. Monday Dec. 8, 2008, at Zion Baptist, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr. officiating. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will hold its Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, now serving from three locations. (804) 732-7841
Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Bradford Caldwell
December 24, 2008
To Barry,on behalf of the Caldwell family, I would like expess our deep sympathy for the passing of your father. As a youngster growing up in the village of Ettrick, I was fourtunate to have your father and several other fathers that always encouraged and guided us all by their example and words to be productive black men.
Valarie Abbott-Jones
December 9, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I have fond memories of him dancing with his wife on many occasions at the Beau 20 Club. He will be missed.
Delia Rose
December 8, 2008
The planning committee of the Class of 1948 of Armstrong High School would like to express their deepest sympathy.
Grace Charity
December 8, 2008
Dear Catherine,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Grace H. Charity
Armstrong class of '48
Lloyd and Audrey Swann
December 4, 2008
Dear Catherine,
We join you and your family in celebrating the life of your brother, a most giving and loving person. God will carry you through your grief.
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