Born on October 25, 1932 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., to Eugene H. Poole, Sr. and Ruth (nee) Walling.
On August 1, 1953, Gene married the love of his life, Evelyn C. Burgess. Married for 49 wonderful years they had four children: Eugene, James, Mary, and Gary, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Pop Pop loved his grandchildren – and they loved him!
An Army veteran, Gene served from 1953 – 1955, stationed in Germany. He was a member of American Legion Post 226.
Gene worked for the D.C. Govt. Dept. of Transportation, retiring in January 1988.
In between work and raising their family, Gene and Evelyn spent many wonderful days camping at their home away from home in Fredericksburg, Va.
He also enjoyed scouting with his sons, working in his yard and was an avid Redskins fan.
Although he couldn't seem to break 100, Gene always looked forward to playing golf with his friends.
Gene is survived by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers Ronnie and Joe and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Evelyn, grandson, Joshua and brother, David.
Relatives and friends may call at the Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A. 905 Galesville Road Galesville, MD 20717 on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM where services will be held Monday November 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM.
Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway Pasadena, MD 21122
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