John William "Bill" Poole, Jr.

John William "Bill" Poole, Jr., age 88 of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2025.  He was the devoted husband of Ruth Ann Poole and they shared 61 wonderful years together before her passing in August of 2023.  He loved her dearly and deeply missed her.

Born on August 8, 1936, Bill was the only child born to the late Margaret "Peggy" and John William Poole, Sr.  He started his career working with his dad farming, truck driving, operating a sawmill, and building truck bodies and then working for Harford County as a Building Inspector.  He loved his community, which was evident in his 70 years of active service and lifetime membership with the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company.  He was also a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and an active member of William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church.

In addition to his fire company and church family, Bill is survived by his son, John "Jack" William Poole, III and wife Laura, and daughter Linda Ann Wunner and husband John; grandchildren, Andrew "Drew" William Poole and wife Heather, Brian William Wunner, Stephanie Poole Rosebaugh and husband Jeff, and Brenda Lynn Wunner; great-grandchildren Hunter Elizabeth Schlicht-Wunner, Jack Andrew Poole, Mia Grace Poole, and Raegan Nicole Poole; sister-in-law, Gail Thomas and husband David; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be made to Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company (P.O. Box 307, Jarrettsville, MD 21084), William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church (1452 Jarrettsville Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital