May 13, 1947 – October 18, 2023
Butch Poole, 76, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Westview Nursing and Rehab in Bedford. Born in Lawrence County on May 13, 1947, he was the son of John F. Poole and Ida Bell Tincher.
Butch graduated form Mitchell High School and in the late 60’s and early 70’s was the lead singer in local band “The Seeds of Life” where he was known to friends and family as “Freddie”. Throughout his life he worked for TLC, owned a construction operation, and retired as head of maintenance for Oakland City University, Bedford. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and I.U. Sports, but most importantly, spending time with family.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Butch are his daughters, Holly (Tim) Deckert and Hope (Jacob) Boulton; sons, Ryan (April) Poole, Andrew (Cerae) Flynn and Devon Flynn; granddaughters, Jensen (Trent) Persinger, Landyn Deckert, Haley (Mikey) Blair, Madeline Ames and Violet Boulton; great granddaughters, Leah and Robin; great grandson, Sampson; brother, John (Elise) Poole; step siblings Eric Hague, John Hague and Susie (Merv) Cummins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Butch in death are his parents; brother Rick Poole; sister, Linda “Susie” Poole and stepmother, Vera C. Poole.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, October 23, 2023 with Ralph “Frog” Poole officiating. Burial will follow at Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Ferguson-Lee Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
The family would like to thank Westview Manor Nursing and Rehab for the care and dignity they provided to Butch for two and a half years.
Condolences and remembrances may be shared with the family online at www.FergusonLee.com.
