John Lester Pool
March 21, 1938 - March 6, 2016
DeWitt - John Lester Pool, age 77, of DeWitt died Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born March 21, 1938 in DeWitt to Riley Green and Dona Stephens Pool who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were his brother, Riley Poole and sisters: Dorothy Randolph, Addie Pinkerton and Bobbie Hunt. He was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church, leading the music program and worked at Munroe Shoe Factory for 39 years. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Survivors include his wife, Betty Oswalt Pool, son, Glen Pool and his wife Leigh Ann of Austin; grandchildren: Jamie McSpaddin (Michael), Aaron Caldwell and Bryan Covington (Ashley) and seven great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 10th at Eastside Baptist Church with burial at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 Wednesday at the funeral home. essexfuneralhome.com
DeWitt - John Lester Pool, age 77, of DeWitt died Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born March 21, 1938 in DeWitt to Riley Green and Dona Stephens Pool who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were his brother, Riley Poole and sisters: Dorothy... View Obituary & Service Information