Franklin Poole Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Franklin Poole Sr. was born to the union of Lee Ander and Bessie Poole on April 27, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Franklin Sr. was one of four children. Franklin Sr. married Vivian Lee and from this first union he fathered two sons. Franklin Jr. and Eric. He later remarried Emma Miller until her death in August of 2007, at which time they were married for 35 years and from this union parented Margo-Beverly, Quinston-Charles, and Roshelle-Denise. Franklin Sr.’s love of his family was first and foremost in all he did. Franklin Sr. was a Steel worker and later became a professional landscaper for Princeton Park Homes in Chicago, IL. Franklin Sr.'s determination to overcome odds and work toward a life of purpose with God being the foundation led him to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. After making the truth his own, Franklin Sr. dedicated his life to Jehovah and symbolized his dedication through water baptism in 1972, joining his wife Sister Emma Poole in faithful service. Brother Poole loved learning about Jehovah, with Jehovah's help and loving instructors it was during his study of the Bible he learned to read. His love of Jehovah allowed him to have many privileges of service including being a Ministerial Servant for several years and an Auxiliary Pioneer whenever he was able. He made sure the seeds of truth were firmly planted in his children, who are all faithfully serving Jehovah. He loved teaching and preaching the truth of Jehovah’s kingdom, and telling others of the promised paradise earth of Revelation 21:3-4. Franklin Sr. loved music, especially jazz. Gifted in gardening arrangements, in which he regularly won prizes for his outdoor floral arrangements. He believed in a clean house, hard work and not letting anything hold him back in sharing Bible truth with others. His name was appropriate...because if nothing else he was FRANK. He loved his family and friends dearly and would always have an open door and heart for all who stopped by, On September 20, 2018, Franklin Poole Sr. fell asleep in death. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Bessie Poole; his wife Emma Poole; and his son Quinston Charles Poole; along was a host of loved ones. Franklin Poole Sr.’s memory will be cherished by, his loving children: Franklin Poole Jr. (Shelia), Eric Poole (Jennifer), Margo Poole, Roshelle Neal (Andre); his grandchildren: La'Isha Poole, Paris Poole, Andre Harris, Autumn Ellis, Pamela Neal, Diamond Ellis, and Myra Neal; his sister Delores Faulkner; his sister-in-law Margo Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Franklin Poole Sr. was an incredibly hardworking, loving family man who will be sorely missed until Jehovah calls.

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Franklin Poole Sr.

April 27, 1937 - September 20, 2018