Funeral services for Rex G. Poole, 87, of Demorest, were held Saturday, Jan. 15, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Interment followed in VFW Memorial Park in Demorest with military honors provided by the United States Navy and the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
Mr. Poole passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2021.
Born Apr. 2, 1934, in Habersham County, Mr. Poole was the son of the late Garnett G. Poole and Ada Savage Poole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Poole; brothers, Grady Poole, Edgar Poole, J.B. Poole, and Jack Poole; and sister, Wilma Irvin.
Mr. Poole was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean conflict. Mr. Poole was a life member of the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post 7720 where he served as BINGO cashier for approximately 15 years.
He retired from the Georgia Department of Public Health with 33 years of dedicated service.
He was known to his grandchildren as "Grandpa Rex." Rex was an avid golfer; he loved to be outdoors on the golf course.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Robin Poole of Lawrenceville; granddaughter and spouse, Kimberly Ciccaglione and Bryan of Youth; grandson and spouse, Kris Poole and Nikki of Clermont; grandson and fiancé, Kyle Poole and Shelby Hall of Tucker; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Ryleigh, and Claire; brother, Martin "Sonny" Poole of Demorest; and very special friend, Pat Taylor of Clarkesville.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Mr. Poole's caregivers, Tina "Legs" Franklin, Geraldine Lingerfelt, Kim Smith, and Pat Taylor.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Poole's memory to Grant Reeves V.F.W., 174 Cornelia Crossing Shopping Center, Cornelia, GA 30531 or Piedmont University, Coach O'Neal Cave Athletic Scholarship, P.O. Box 429, Demorest, GA 30535.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.