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Anderson, SC
ROBERT JOLLY POOLE
Robert Jolly Poole, age 82, a resident of NHC of Anderson, formerly 3205 South Main Street, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Anderson on October 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Robert Bailey Poole and the late Nelle Lucille Jones Poole. He was the husband of the late Bonnie Jean Combs Poole until her death in 1996.
Mr. Poole was a graduate of Anderson Boys High School, Class of 1949, and received a BS degree in Engineering from the University of South Carolina. For 25 years, he was a civil engineer for the City of Anderson. Jolly was an avid Gamecocks fan and enjoyed fishing and all sports, especially football. Mr. Poole proudly served in the US Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
Mr. Poole is survived by 2 sons, Robert E. Poole and James E. Swift, both of Anderson; a daughter, Patricia Cheatham of Starr; and a sister Loieta E. Stack of Pembrook Pines, FL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren.
The funeral service honoring the life of Jolly Poole will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 2 PM, at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Greene officiating. Interment will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, March 10, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Donations in memory of Mr. Poole may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson.
Events
Visitation
Monday, March 10, 2014
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
2:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
New Silver Brook Cemetery
440 E. Shockley Ferry Road
Anderson, SC 29624