James David Poole, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022 surrounded by his family. David was born December 8, 1942 to the late Henry Raymond and Millie Jane Poole in Burlington, KY.

After attending Saint Henry`s Catholic School, David went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic for the S.A.C. at Eaker`s Air Force Base (AR). He then moved to Chattanooga, TN where he began his over 35 year career at Stowers machinery as a heavy machinery Mechanic.  In his spare time, David loved being outdoors; where he was found either hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, flying or enjoyed 4-wheeling with his children and grand-children.  Another love was "ole betsy" his old jeep truck along with a love for playing the guitar, banjo, fiddle, piano and the mandolin.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy William Poole, his parents, Henry Raymond and Millie Jane Poole, his brothers, Mike (Betty), Tom (Patty), Louis (Dottie), Freddie (Mary), and Steve Poole.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Billie Jane Poole, his son, James David (Allison) Poole, Jr. of Boerne, TX, his daughters, Jennifer Rebecca Poole, of Signal Mountain, TN and Jamie Lynn Poole of Chattanooga, TN, brother, Billy Poole of Hebron, KY, sisters, Patty Patterson of Fort Mitchel, KY, Rita Nienbor (Bob) of Burlington, KY, Mary Jo Poole Hall (Wayne) of Guthrie, KY, sister-in-law, Betty Poole of Burlington, KY, four grandchildren, Barrett Poole and Gracie Hammond both of Signal Mountain along with William and Andrew Poole of Boerne, TX and a host of nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Hearth Hospice and Story Point for the care and support they provided.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul roof fund at 214 East 8 street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.  Or Orange Grove Center at 615 Derby street Chattanooga, TN 37404.

Visitation will be held at The Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 9:00am until 9:30am.

A Requiem Mass of Christian burial (in Latin) will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 9:30am at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Burial will be held a Chattanooga National Cemetery Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00am.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home located at 4506 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343. 423-531-3975.