September 24, 1933 – April 2, 2017
Parents: Truman Porter and Helen Bullard Poole
Born in Atlanta, GA at Piedmont Hospital
He is the twin brother of Truman Porter “Sonny” Poole, Jr. (Deceased)
Married to Marilyn Jones Poole at Glenn Memorial Methodist Church November 9, 1957.
Norman lived in Atlanta, Tifton and Columbus graduating from Columbus High School. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in Business in 1955. In July 1955, he was hired by Ivan Allen (future Mayor of Atlanta) to go to work at Ivan Allen Company. Soon after, Norman was called to the US Army at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC from 1956-1958. Norman and Marilyn were married November 9, 1957 and moved back to Atlanta in 1958 with their first son Michael David. In 1961, they welcomed their second son Marshall Lane. Both sons also attend Auburn University. Norman retired from Ivan Allen after 40 years in 1995
Norman is survived by his wife of 59 years Marilyn Jones Poole. Son Michael David Poole (wife Karen) Grandchildren David Poole(Lydia) (Daphne and Clara), Dr. Daniel Poole (Jessica) (Piper, Pierson and Pearl), Dr. Kathleen Poole, John Poole(Jackie), Anna Poole Legge(James Legge). Son Marshall Lane Poole (wife Karen), Sean Poole (deceased), Sullivan Poole, Colin Poole , Michael Hammond(Natalie)(Haleigh) and Christina Hammond (Jayden Massey and Caleb Gosdin)
Preceded in Death by: Truman P. Sr. and Helen Poole, Truman P. Jr. and in-laws A.D. and Blanche Jones.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 8th 2017 from 11 am-1 pm at Mt. Carmel Christian Church, 6015 Old Stone Mountain Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 with services to follow.
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