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Sammie Charles Poole, Sr.

January 12, 1950 — February 4, 2018

On the afternoon of Sunday, February 4, 2018, Sammie Poole, Sr., 68, passed away at home.

Sammie was born in Perry, Georgia on January 12, 1950 the son of the late Willard and Beulah Pope Poole. A proud United States Army Veteran, he retired from Ursa Logistics after several years as a truck driver. Sammie also served as a Corps Sergeant Major for the Salvation Army where he was a Sunday School teacher, van driver, and the Men’s Club President. He was an avid golfer, a huge Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs fan, and loved playing softball. Sammie was a dedicated family man and Northside High School Blue Wind Band parent, as well, volunteering to work in concessions and with the band’s truck crew. He loved music, especially country and gospel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Reitz, Linda Gillman, and Calvin Poole.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 47 years, Karen Elaine Poole; children, Sammy Poole, Jr. (Lori), Eric Poole (Miranda), Jarrod Poole, and Stephanie Poole; grandchildren, Amber, Taylor, Josh, Nick, Caitlyn, Briona, Lyah, Alyssa, Xander, Zachary, and Natalia; two great-grandchildren with one on the way, Landon, Shane, and Wyatt; siblings, Johnny Poole (Becky), Thomas Poole (Deborah), and Pam Bishop (Terry); and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service celebrating Sammie’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Salvation Army, 96 Thomas Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Sammie Poole, Sr. to the Northside Blue Wind Band, 926 Green St., Warner Robins, GA 31093.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Poole’s arrangements.

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