Mr. Johnnie Kenneth (Kenny) Poole, age 74, passed away peacefully at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia, and went to be with the Lord on October 15th, 2022. He was born April 20th, 1948, in Columbus, Georgia to Johnnie and Bessie Poole.
His funeral service will be Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, at Second Baptist Church with visitation at 12:30 p.m. and the celebration service at 1:00 p.m., according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. Pastor Mike Reeves will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Riverdale Cemetery.
Kenny was a lifetime residence of Columbus, Georgia and attended Baker High School. He spent his adult years driving produce trucks for several produce companies, the last one being Fat Boy’s Produce. He was always eager to share his adventures and the entertaining encounters he experienced during his travels. Kenny’s coworkers often described him as extremely hardworking, honest, generous to a fault, sweet and one to never complain.
Kenny was the father of one daughter and three grandchildren. He attended Second Baptist Church from his birth until his recent health declined. He was strong in his Christian faith and devotedly drove his late mother to church each Sunday, followed by lunch somewhere. His favorite verse was Psalms 23 which his caregiver read to him only hours before his passing. He took great pleasure in spending quality time with his nieces and nephews over the years.
Kenny is predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law, Bernard Pfeiffer. His is survived by a daughter, Elaine Poole of LaGrange, Georgia, sister, Patricia Pfeiffer, brother, David Poole, nieces, Jennafer Pfeiffer, Jessica Bebenroth (Brad), nephews Jonathan David Pfeiffer (Amanda) and Joshua Pfeiffer, two great nieces (Avery Patricia Pfeiffer and Magnolia Grace Bebenroth), three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The family wants to thank all of his church members whom he loved dearly for their numerous visits, gift bags, cards, Sunday School lessons, and phone calls. A special thanks goes to his very caring, kind, and patient caregiver, Latoya Wilcox, who added immeasurable quality to the last year of his life.
Kenny will be forever remembered and missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.shcolumbus.com.
