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Walter Wayne Poole

March 6, 1942 — December 7, 2021

Mr. Walter Wayne Poole, age 79, of Ideal, Georgia passed away, Tuesday,December 7, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on March 6, 1942, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late W. D. Poole and Jinevelyn Stafford Poole.He worked for C. E. Minerals in Andersonville as a heavy equipment operator for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially all of the grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, loved to fish and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Ideal City Cemetery.

His memory will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Carolyn Odom Poole, of Ideal, Georgia; four children: Cindy Drakus (Leo) of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Samantha Leary of Warner Robins, Georgia, Carl Troy Stafford III (Nardos) of Doha, Qatar, Jason Wayne Poole of Ellaville, Georgia; two siblings: Wanda Kelley of Andersonville, Georgia and Richard "Ricky" Poole (Janice) of Ideal, Georgia.Also, surviving are eleven grandchildren: Matt Neisent (Amanda), Nick Neisent (Kristen), Bret Bechtel, Raven Drakus, Leo Drakus, Peirce Drakus, Vincent Drakus, Saysha Worthy, Justice Ballard (Jordan), Hunter Stafford, Hannah Stafford, and three great-grandchildren: Destiny Neisent, Layla Brown and Reece Hahn.

Flowers will be accepted.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com

Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Walter Wayne Poole.
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Saturday, December 11, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

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Ideal, GA

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