Willard G. Poole, 85, of Wickliffe, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
A U.S. Army Sergeant Major who served in Korea, Vietnam, and three tours in Germany, Willard also retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. While serving his country, Willard was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with three oak clusters, the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and two Air Medals.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Poole; son, Frank Poole (Lisa); daughter, Pattye Poole Davis (Brad); grandchildren, Candace Jackson (Brett), Whitney Logsdon, Josh Russell, Aspen Davis, Ali Davis and Audra Davis; great-grandchildren, Dillon Jackson, Addison Jackson, Riley Brooks. Also surviving are his brothers, Gene Poole (Nancy), Danny Poole (Judy) and Clarence Poole; sisters, Hallie O’Connor and Janice Purcell (John). Willard leaves dozens of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Willard was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Poole, six siblings and his parents, George and Bertha Poole.
A private graveside service will be held.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations made in memory of Willard to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
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