R.L. Poole, 74, Elizabethton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence. R.L. was a Carter County Native and was the son of the Late Walter and Vada Black Poole.

He was also preceded in death by a sister: Gladys Dugger and two brothers: Romulas Poole, and Bob Poole. He was a graduate of Hampton High School. R.L. was a pastor and served many churches and served the Lord in his community. He was a valued employee of Memorial Funeral Chapel for 24 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Scotty Poole and wife Matina and favorite son: Hotrod; grandson: Matt Poole; and great granddaughter: December Poole. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces. He will be missed by his funeral home family, as well.

A service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2024 at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nathan Jennings and Pastor Eric Heaton, officiating. The Family will receive friends and family from 6-7 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Lakeview Cemetery. The family requested everyone meet at the funeral home to go in procession. Active Pallbearers are: Matt Poole, Brandon Shepard, Brent Shepard, Chris Wright, Landon Britt and Bobby Long. Honorary Pallbearers are: Past and Present Employees of Memorial Funeral Chapel; Wayside Baptist Church and Bob Campbell. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Poole Family