James Dumont Poole, 78, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in The Woodlands.
A native of Leesville, Louisiana a resident of Beaumont most of his life, James was retired with Kansas City Southern Railroad with fifty-two years of service. He was a United States Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and an active mason for many years.
Survivors include his wife of forty-nine years, Billie Poole of Beaumont; sons, Jerry Poole and his wife Tammy of The Woodlands and Jeffrey Poole of McKinney; daughter, Becky Duncan and her husband Chris of Burleson; grandchildren, Justin Poole and Ashley Poole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia 22038.
