Wiley Eugene "Gene" Pool's Obituary
Wiley Eugene “Gene” Pool, age 88 of Savonburg, KS, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at NMRMC in Chanute, KS. Gene was born October 3, 1929 near Uniontown, KS to Roy and Daisy (Hester) Pool.
He graduated from Elsmore High School in 1947. Gene enlisted in the Army and served his country from 1951-1953, receiving awards for being an outstanding sharp shooter. Gene worked at Monarch Cement Company for 38 years and is remembered for his passion of farming and raising animals. He had many years of farming and using his numerous skills and talents. He was known for his love and enjoyment of visiting with his neighbors, friends and family. Gene was a member of Leanna Christian Church.
Gene married Leona Mae White on January 12, 1951 in Chanute, KS. Together they had two children, a son, Jerry Pool and a daughter, Joyce Allen. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage.
Gene is survived by
Wife:
Leona of the home
Children:
Jerry Eugene Pool of Mulberry, KS
Joyce Ann Allen and husband Michael of Chanute, KS
Grandchildren:
Candace and Jacob Cauble
Brandi Oilar
Chad Pool
Stacey and Christy Allen
Carissa and Jason Brannan
Flint and Kiley Allen
Kayla Brightman
14 Great Grandchildren:
Skylar, Ethan , Isaac, Stone, Sawyer, Jonathan, Taylynn, Alyvia, Kynna, Jaycee, Hadlee, Bodee, Sylvee and Kip
Gene was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Velva (Thompson) Burche.
The family will greet friends on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home – Johnson Chapel at 101 N. Highland in Chanute, KS. A funeral service will be on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Leanna Christian Church east of Chanute. Interment will follow at Leanna Cemetery. The Chanute Honor Guard will be in charge of military honors. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials suggested to Leanna Christian Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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