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“my darling Bob, i will love you forever. I remember all the good times we used to have, and all the wonderful times we had with our grandchildren.
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1 of 9 | Posted by: wanda jean poole - bridgeport tx., TX
“Wanda and Kim my thoughts and prayers go out to both of you. Bob will always be remembered in my heart as such a genuine and giving person and I am...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Tim and Beth Thompson - Niles, MI
“My heart is aching for you, Kim and Wanda!! I have such great memories of our vacations together, monthly weekend visits and fun times with his...Read More »
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Suzanne Henderson - Lewisville, TX
“Our heart goes out to Wanda and Kim. Please know that we love you so much and wish we could be with you at this time. Jim and Lorraine
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Jim and Lorraine Coffield - AZ
“My thoughts and prayers are with Wanda, Kim, and all the Poole family and friends. Bob will surely be missed by all who loved and respected him as I...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Gloria Quintana - Irving, TX
“KIM, WANDA AND THE POOLE FAMILY,PLEASE ACCEPT OUR WARMEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ON THE LOSS OF BOB.WE HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR TIME IN...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: JUDY AND CHARLES PASCETTI - NM
“Kim, Uncle Jack, Uncle Wayne, Jane, and Wanda: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time of your loss. Uncle Bobby was...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Sally & Jimmy Poole and Josh - MO
“So many good times with Wanda, Kim and Bobby!! Especially remember our trip to California (and all stops in between)....what a special friendship of...Read More »
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Suzanne Henderson - Lewisville, TX
“So many good times with Wanda, Kim and Bobby!! Especially remember our trip to California (and all stops in between)....what a special friendship of...Read More »
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Suzanne Henderson - Lewisville, TX
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Bobby Joe Poole, 76, of Hurst TX, passed away August 2, 2012.
Service: Funeral, Tuesday at 10 a.m., Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation, Monday 6 to 8 p.m., Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville TX.
Bobby was born in Powderly, TX to Grady and Irene Poole on September 9, 1935. Bob retired as a Captain in the Navy. He also received his PHD from East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. Bob was on staff at the University of New Mexico from 1964-1966; and then at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman, OK in 1968. It all got started in Pecan Gap, TX at a little house church that sits on a hill, Bob called it "Blueberry Hill", that to this day, will never be forgotten. Bob enjoyed music; he loved hearing Kim play his trumpet and banjo. His hobbies included cooking, reading, traveling, and working in his yard. He loved his grandkids very much and loved to take them places to experience different cultures. Bob was and always will be known by his grandkids as Poppy.
Survivors: Bob is survived by his son Kim Wayne Poole and Kim's mother, Wanda Jean Canup Reynolds, brothers; Jack of Irving TX, Wayne and his wife Jane of Cooper, TX, grandkids; Mera and Makila Kajun, Mischa and son Logan who he loved very much, he will also be greatly missed by all of his family, friends, associates and community.
