Billy Afus Poole, 75, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. Born on September 18, 1942 in Cary, NC; he was the son of the late Lattie Poole and Virtrue Poole and husband of the late Linda A. Poole.
Following his graduation from Cary High School, Billy supported his family as a butcher. He went on to become a Territory Rep. in numerous counties for NC Equipment Company. Prior to his retirement, he was a Senior Procurement Officer for Martin Marietta. He was an active member at St. John's Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member.
He is survived by his two daughters: Brenda (Mike) Casella and Kelly M. Poole; grandchildren: Shelby Ballard and Aiden Poole; siblings: Henrietta Watts and Horace Poole; and other family and friends.
Family will receive friends on Friday afternoon from 12-2 pm at St. John's Baptist Church, with Funeral Services, officiated by Rev. Richard Wynne and Rev. Scott Hovey, to begin at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church at 1615A Oberlin Road – Raleigh, NC 27608 or to the American Heart Association.