He married Dolores Costello on December 10, 1949 and celebrated 65 years of marriage in December, 2014.
Robert was a six year veteran of the US Army, serving proudly in the Korean War.
Robert retired after a 30 year career with the US Postal Service.
Robert enjoyed a life-long passion for hunting and fishing. After retirement, he discovered a new pastime, bowling with the Club 55er's.
He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church serving as an usher and a member of the Arboreans.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; son, Robert Poore Jr. and wife, Alice; daughter, Sherry Poore; two granddaughters, Dr. Amy Witte and husband, Scott; Kristin Tatsch and husband, Chris; along with three great-grandchildren, Kendall and Kase Witte, Liam Tatsch; a brother, Ulus Poore; three sisters: Auster Lockhart, Lois Neyman and Mary Lou Pounds, many nieces and nephews.
The Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 27th at 9:45 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3909 Harry Wurzbach, with the Mass at 10:00 AM; interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.