Joseph Eugene Poole, age 65 of Wartburg, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1960, to William and Carol Davey Poole in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Joyner. He retired from TN Associated Electric after 26 years and was an IBEW member through the local 270. He was a HAM radio operator for over 30 years (KD4TVO). He was a 1978 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1980 graduate from Kilgore Community College with an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. One of the things he loved most was helping coach high school football when his sons were on the team. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and all sports. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) and Carol Poole and father-in-law, Morris Young

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 36 years Bernadine Young Poole, three sons and eight grandchildren. His sons are J. Eugene Poole, II and Melissa of Erlanger, KY,  Benjamin and Tara Poole of Wartburg, and Ryan and Kendall Poole of Cookeville, TN. His grandchildren are Levi, Isaiah, Hudson, Clara, Charlotte, Miles, Georgia and Caroline.  Mother-in-law Patricia Summers Young of Joyner,

He is survived by his four wonderful siblings: Julie and Greg Cullifer of Sanford, NC, Tom and Peggy Poole of Youngstown, OH, Connie and Steve Zuiss of Wichita, KS, and Jo Ann and Paul Root of Grandview, TX. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Linda Young of Rockwood, Kesler and Jennifer Young of Joyner, and Darlene and Leon Akin of Summerville, SC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5-7pm at Schubert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 7pm with Bro. Jason Lowe officiating.  Graveside will be Wednesday 11am Union Cemetery, Wartburg.  

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joseph Poole.