George "Sonny" Poole's Obituary
On Thursday February 16, 2023, the soul of George Griffin Poole aka "Sonny" left his body to be with his God in Heaven.
Born in Marriottsville, MD. He was born and raised on a farm. He was a fuel truck driver and then became a Washington Post distributor for many decades. His love for the farm living and tractors never stopped as he became a caretaker for a horse farm.
He is preceded in death by his parents George G. and Julia E. Poole and two sisters, Betty Zimmerman and Barbara Black.
Surviving is his wife of 42 years Mary Lois Poole of Woodbine, MD., his son Doug Poole and wife Elise of Inwood, WV. His daughter Ann Marie Gamez-Poole and husband Jose of Mt. Airy, MD. Son Ken Poole and wife Charity of Woodsboro, MD, sister Joan Moore and brother Ronnie Poole of Hagerstown, MD. as well as grandchildren, Dakota, Reyna, Galileo, and Kerrigan Poole. Jonathan and Zachary Hundley and Stephanie, Ashley, and Cody Miller.
In lieu of flowers the family asks to make donations to your local farming organization.
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