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David P'Pool Obituary
Nashville, TN
Dr. David Bruce P'Pool, Jr. died peacefully on October 5, 2015. Dr P'Pool was born in Nashville, TN on May 28, 1933.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Bruce P'Pool, Sr. and Stella Choate P'Pool.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Gibson P'Pool (Shocky) and his two daughters, Elizabeth P'Pool Coble (Les) and Martha P'Pool Shy (Robert), and five grandchildren: Olivia Reid Coble, Stella Claire Coble, Leslie Daviss Coble, Jr., Charlotte Marie Shy and Genevieve Elizabeth Shy.
Dr. P'Pool's early education included Peabody Demonstration School and Duncan Prepatory School for Boys with graduation from McCallie Military School, Chattanooga, TN. After high school graduation, he attended the University of the South, Sewanee and went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University with a BA degree. Following his graduation from Vanderbilt, he entered the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston. After completing his military service, he pursued a graduate degree in Zoology from University of Tennessee Knoxville. The following year, he entered the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis, TN where he earned his M.D. He went on to complete his Internship, Fellowship and Residency in Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. P'Pool and his family returned to Nashville, where he practiced Dermatology for over 30 years in private practice before joining the staff at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Dr. P'Pool was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; a long time board Member of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Pony Club of America; He served in the early organization of Saddle Up, a recreational therapeutic riding program. He also served on the Board of Friends of Warner Parks; was a member of the Exchange Club of Nashville (ECON) and served on the Alumni Council of McCallie School.
Dr. P'Pool was a member of the Hillsboro Hounds Hunt Club where he served as Master of the Hounds. His most passionate sport and pastime was riding his horses and gathering with friends for the Hunt Meets.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015. Visitation with the family will be from noon until 2 p.m., in the Cheek House. A private graveside burial will be at Mt Olivet Cemetery following the service.
The family would like to thank Charles Moore, Jr. for his care of Dr. P'Pool and continued support of the family. The family also appreciates the dedication of Dr. Craig Sussman, the doctors and staff of the Vanderbilt MICU, Rose Pickens and Hattie Burns.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Harpeth Hall School, Oak Hill School or McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN.
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Memories and Condolences
for David P'Pool
Christina (Miles) Wright
November 3, 2015
I was saddened by the news. It was an honor just to know such a great man. He was always so kind and thoughtful and always knew how to say the right thing at the right time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christi Adams
October 13, 2015
Shocky Martha and Elizabeth
My heart is sadden upon hearing the loss of Dr . P 'Pool
He was a very fine Man and and loved his Family and cared for his Patients
I was honored to have been able to work for him years ago
Heaven is lucky to have him now. He will always be in our hearts
Shirlean Toran
October 9, 2015
My condolences to the family in the loss of a fine doctor. He will sadly be missed by all he touched in some way.
John Palmer
October 9, 2015
Bless you, Shocky; so many of us in Memphis have had Bruce in our prayers and will continue to lift you up in prayer; we love you.
Donna Hudgins
October 9, 2015
Martha & Robert,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Dr. P'Pool was a wonderful man. You all along with the entire family will be in my prayers.
Stella Marie Syler
October 8, 2015
With so much love and sorrow!
I looked up to him so.
Brent Moody
October 8, 2015
Bruce was one of the first people I met when I moved to Nashville.
He told me that if there was ever anything he could do to help me he would do it.
I knew Bruce wasn't simply saying it to be kind he meant it.
He was always a wonderful mentor for me.
rick english
October 7, 2015
Dear Shocky, Sarah and I were very saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. What great times we had with him at the hunts when he and I would talk about his Mccallie days in Chattanooga, and his love of his sport cars. Prayers are with you and your family. Much Love Sarah and Rick English
October 7, 2015
Dear Shocky, Jeanne and I are thinking of you and the girls, and you are in our prayers. Bruce was a great classmate at UTHSC. We had many good times during med school, and we are so glad that you all came to our 50th reunion.
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Lee Murphy
October 7, 2015
My Dear Shocky, Martha, and Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. P'Pool. I know this is a very hard time for you all, and I am sending Love, Light and Prayers. He was such a special person and loved by many. He will be missed. Love to all of you.
October 7, 2015
Our prayers are with all of the family.
Dr. and Mrs. Roy L. DeHart
MELVIN ELSON
October 7, 2015
Dear Shockey and girls, my heart goes out to you. Bruce gave me my start and without him I would have done nothing. I have you in my prayers. God bless all of you Mel
October 7, 2015
We are thinking of all of you at this time. Love,
Betty Fuller & Billie Brown
Betsy Vess
October 7, 2015
So many good memories are linked to Bruce and all of you. He will be so missed. All my love.
Amos Baugh
October 7, 2015
Dear Shocky, Elizabeth, and Martha,
Bruce was a giant to me. There are very few people I consider his equal. I look forward to uniting with him.
October 7, 2015
Dear Shocky, Elizabeth and Martha,
We are so very sorry for your loss! I have wonderful memories of "Uncle" Bruce.
Love,
Ann, Steve, Sam & Stacy Walker
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