James Ray Poole, 60 died Wednesday April 1, 2015 at his home in Melbourne. James was born in West Memphis, Arkansas. He came to Melbourne, FL two years ago from Costa Rica. He owned and operated his own business where bought, sold and leased property.
James had a passion for life and was loved by many. He was a private pilot and enjoyed flying, loved the water and boating, riding his motorcycle, and traveling.
James is survived by his brother John Poole of Jacksonville, FL; his sisters Julia Poole of Orlando and Beverly Mason of Colorado ;nephew, Justin Grimes from Springfield Tennessee; nieces, Rachael Poole and Sarah Carlin; and his great-niece Zoey.
James supported several charities. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to St. Jude Children Hospitals www.stjude.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org