Samuel James Poole

Samuel James Poole, 70, of Waxhaw, N. C. passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday morning, October 22, 2012. Sammy was born in Augusta, Georgia, on June 21, 1942, the second son of Rev. Harvey Jordan Poole and Jennie Lucille (Harden) Poole. Gospel music very quickly became his first love at the age of four when he began singing on his father's local radio program, The Gospel Messenger. Answering God's call at age 16 he started down The Long Gospel Road with absolute determination to sing only for the honor and glory of his Heavenly Father. He did just that for over 50 years, counting everything but loss for spread of the Love and Truth of Jesus. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Paula Deremer Poole, his beloved son, W. A. Jonathan Poole (Laurie Gordon Poole) of Pawley's Island, S.C. and the great blessing of grandsons, Ian Maxwell Poole and Kellen Davis Poole. Also surviving him are his sister Nancy Poole Stark (Edgar) of Augusta, Ga., and his brother Charles Henry Poole (June) of Martinez, Ga. His oldest brother, Harvey Lee Poole (Frankie) predeceased him. Having travelled across America and into several other countries, Sammy faithfully shared the love, kindness, mercy and forgiveness of Jesus Christ on Calvary's Cross. We are all stronger sojourners through this world because of his unselfish devotion to God. When he could no longer sing due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease, he began making homemade ice cream to share his unique brand of love for others (most especially he enjoyed serving it to the community of disc golf players at the United States Disc Golf Championship every fall at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.) He remains in our thoughts as a perfect example of how much “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Our gratitude is expressed to Dr. Charles Ferree, Dr. T. Erik Borreson, Dr. Danielle Englert, and Dr. Ajike Etumadu. Also to those who provided such tender loving care at Carolinas Medical Center, Wilora Lake Healthcare Center in Charlotte and CMC-Hospice in Monroe, NC. A Memorial Celebration will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 in the Chapel at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, N. C. 28226. The 11:00 a.m. service will be preceded by 45 minutes of music from Sammy's own recordings. The service will be officiated by Calvary's Senior Pastor, Dr. John Munro.

Samuel James Poole

June 21, 1942 - October 22, 2012