Obituary of theVerbatinText: set theVerbatinText to verbatim text contained in theInputText Show theVerbatinText.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jackie Willard Poole Sr of Belleville, Illinois died 8 Dec 2018 at age 90, remembered for his family devotion, generosity, and sense of humor. Visitation and celebration of life for Jackie Willard Poole Sr was held at the Apostolic Church in Belleville, Illinois on 14 Dec 2018 and 15 Dec 2018. ** TRANSCRIPT** Jack Willard (Jackie) Poole Sr 15 Oct 1928 - 8 Dec 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Poole Jackie Willard Poole Sr, 90, passed away December 8, 2018. He was born October 15, 1928 to John and Althea nee Wolf Poole in Belleville, Illinois. He was courageous and constant in love of God, his family, and church. He and his wife, Lorraine’s home was a gathering place for family and friends. Any and all were welcome, and meager means did not limit his generosity. Jack enjoyed researching family history, reading, working at his church and being Grandpa. His wry sense of humor is part of his children’s legacy. He may be responsible for keeping Hershey’s Chocolate in business, a piece a day. His grandkids knew where to find his stash. He cared loving and patiently for his wife after a massive stroke crippled her for 10 years. We were told often how he was a favorite resident these last five years at Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation. His care givers enjoyed Jack’s intelligent, humorous conversations while sitting out in the for him to feel warm. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Poole, his wife Lorraine Lee nee Carlson Poole, and grandsons Jeremey Brett Sucher and Blake Logan Poole. He is survived by his children Toni nee Brett Newcomb (Mike), Jackie Willard Poole Jr, Jean nee Brett Sucher (Joe), David William Poole (MaryLee), Thomas Jefferson Poole (Tracy), and Michael Reed Poole (Becky). He has eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren surviving. Visitation will be at the Apostolic Church in Belleville, Illinois Friday, December 14 , 6-8 p.m. There will be Visitation time Saturday, December 15 , from 10-11 a.m., and Celebration of Life Ceremony at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Apostolic Church Youth Program. Service: Visitation will be at the Apostolic Church in Belleville, Illinois Friday, December 14 , 6-8 p.m. Saturday, December 15 , from 10-11 a.m., and Celebration of Life Ceremony at 11 a.m. ** Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jackie Willard Poole Sr | |-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 90 | | Birth | 15 Oct 1928; Belleville, Illinois | | Death | 8 Dec 2018; Belleville, Illinois | ** Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------| | Jackie Willard Poole Sr | Decedent | Belleville, Illinois | | Lorraine Lee Carlson Poole | Spouse (predeceased) | Belleville, Illinois | | John Poole | Father | Belleville, Illinois | | Althea Wolf Poole | Mother | Belleville, Illinois | | Gary Poole | Son (predeceased) | Unknown | | Toni Brett Newcomb | Daughter | Unknown | | Jackie Willard Poole Jr | Son | Unknown | | Jean Brett Sucher | Daughter | Unknown | | David William Poole | Son | Unknown | | Thomas Jefferson Poole | Son | Unknown | | Michael Reed Poole | Son | Unknown | | Jeremey Brett Sucher | Grandson (predeceased) | Unknown | | Blake Logan Poole | Grandson (predeceased) | Unknown | | Eleven grandchildren | Grandchildren (surviving) | Unknown | | Eleven great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren (surviving) | Unknown | ** Publication Details | Field | Details | |--------------------|-----------------------------| | Obituary Title | Jack Willard (Jackie) Poole Sr | | Publication Name | Belleville News-Democrat | | Publication Date | 13 Dec 2018 | | Page | A9 | | Location | Belleville, Illinois | ** Other Relevant Information Jackie Willard Poole Sr was known for his generosity, wry sense of humor, devotion to God, and family research. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. Please verify critical information, as AI-generated content can include errors.] [This file is https://go-stp.com/obituaries/ShowText.html?Theverbatintext, .txt]