Rayford Poole, age 84, of Alto, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Born on April 11, 1938, in Cornelia, a son of the late J.C. Poole and Lola Poole. Mr. Poole retired from the U. S. Forest Service after 30 years, and after retiring, was self-employed in pay phones. He was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church, the Shriners, Masons, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Erie Lodge in Gainesville, and the Loyal Order of the Moose Winder Lodge #262. In his spare time, he enjoyed deep-sea fishing and was a Ham Radio Operator. Rayford is described by his family as being a hard worker and being loyal to his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter Virginia Grace Poole, sister Betty Sue Elrod; brothers Terry Poole and Telford Poole.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lillian Poole, of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Poole of Alto and Tim Poole (Connie) of Union Grove, Alabama; grandchildren, Timothy Poole (Chesli), Nathan Poole (Lacey), Caleb Poole (Laura), Jesse Poole (Hannah), Judah Poole (Jonathan), David Poole, Jacob Poole, Sara Poole, Justice Poole, and Josiah Poole; great-grandchildren, Wonder Poole, Eden Poole, Shepherd Poole, Ruby Virginia Poole, and Lillian Grace Poole; sisters, Mozelle Wilbanks and Barbara Robinson both of Cornelia.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Pruitt Health Hospice for their care of Mr. Poole during his illness.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
