Johnny Darnell Poole

Johnny Darnell Poole, age 80, of Gordon County, passed away on Saturday, March 09, 2025, at his residence.

Johnny was born on January 06, 1945, to the late Darnell Poole and Jennie Bell Sutherland Poole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Prather Poole, to whom he was married for 54 years, and sister, Cathy Gentry. Previous to Johnny’s retirement, he worked for Gordon County for 45 years and was employed as a landfill supervisor. He was a devoted member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he found strength and fellowship in his faith.

Johnny is survived by his son, Todd Poole and his wife Lisa; brothers and sister-in-laws, Wanda and Walt Walraven, Gary and Linda Prather, and Diane Ingle; grandchild, Katelyn Poole; and several nieces and nephews. Special friends, Keith and Yvonne Parker, Keith Pinyan, Steven and Jeff Albright, Doug and Brent McDaniel, Brian Towers, Cody and Aleen Blalock, and Chavis Williams also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted on March 11, 2025, from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, with Rev. John Leatherwood and Rev. Winford Casey officiating. Family and friends will receive visitation, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, prior to service.

The family will be receiving friends and family March 10, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include Chris Harris, Dustyn Harris, Haydin Harris, Dillon Harris, Emrik Henson, and Steven Albright.

Burial will follow in Mount Olive Baptist Cemetery.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Johnny Darnell Poole.