Eugene Poole

Eugene Poole, Sr., affectionately known as “Nudy”, son of the late Garland Bernard Poole and Virginia Elizabeth Poole, was born on July 13, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the fourth of five children. At a tender age Eugene moved with his family to Danville, Virginia where he was raised and educated until the age of 16.At the age of 16 he and his family moved backed to Baltimore, Maryland where Eugene continued his education at Frederick Douglas High School. Although he enjoyed many sports he only played football whole at Frederick Douglas. His excellence in athletics earned him the title “the athlete”. It was there at Frederick Douglas, he met his soul mate for life Cynthia Dargan, affectionately nicknamed by Eugene as “Cynt”.Even as a child Eugene enjoyed being around people older than him. He would follow his older sister Ginger around all day and would talk about her in his sleep. How forth telling that as an adult Eugene would build his career, which he enjoyed immensely, around working with the elderly.Living in Baltimore often made him homesick for Danville Virginia. Eugene would speak of eventually moving back with his wife and children.After High School, Eugene had many trials and tribulations. But through his soul mate Cynthia he was introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ. In February 1994, Eugene was baptized in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ and received the Gift of The Holy Ghost at Apostolic Bible Study Church under the pastorate of Elder Arthur Coleman, Sr. From that time forward Eugene always gave God’s word. Out of his faithfulness to God Eugene held many offices at ABSC. He was Chair of the Outreach Team, Chair of the Altar Workers, Assistant to Men’s Ministry, Member of the Men’s Choir, and was the first ordained Deacon under Elder Arthur Coleman.On August 27, 1994 Eugene and Cynthia were married and from this union four beautiful children were born.Deacon Poole’s favorite words were “be encouraged”. He was known for witnessing to everyone everywhere he went. He never missed an opportunity to share the gospel.Deacon Poole’s enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his two grandchildren Ty and Brooks. He enjoyed and loved God’s word, He enjoyed traveling, he enjoyed talking with everyone especially the elderly, and he enjoyed watching football.Deacon Poole leaves to cherish has memories, his wife Cynthia, 4 children, Tyra, Eugene Jr., Stacey and Tracey’ 2 grandchildren Ty and Brook; his mother Virginia “Jenni”, 2 brothers Garland and Jeff Pooles; 2 sisters Ginger and Wesley Ann; 4 uncles Waydell, Bishop Poole, Lee and Gill; 3 aunts Esther, Shirdina and Clara May and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Eugene Poole

July 13, 1962 - August 30, 2009