CMSgt. John Glenn Poole, Jr., USAF (Ret.) 73, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center in Ohio.
CMSgt. Poole was born June 23, 1941 in Kingstree, the son of the late John Glenn Poole, Sr. and Marie Smith Poole. John served his country in the United States Air Force during Viet-Nam, retiring at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He followed with employment with defense contractor, HJ Ford, as a logistican until his second retirement. John volunteered at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and was an avid historian, specializing in the Battle of Britain. He was a member of Fairborn United Methodist Church where he had served as chairman of the building committee.
John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon, four children, John Glenn Poole, III (Julia) of Statesville, NC, Beth (Hugh) Starling of Doraville, GA, Julie (Dennis) Martini of Windsor Lock, CT, Holly ( Timothy) Powell of Kingstree, 10 Grandchildren and a great grandson; and many friends, including his lunch group, the ROMEO’s.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 PM Friday at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairborn United Methodist Church, 100 N. Broad St., Fairborn, OH 45324.