Service Details
Viewing will be at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
Racine – Gressie Lee Poole, age 63, entered into eternity on May 20, 2020. Gressie was born August 28, 1956 to Willie Lee and Virginia Ann Poole (McCarty) in Laurel, Mississippi.
He was employed by General Converters and Assembly. A little on the quiet side, Gressie enjoyed watching old TV shows and hanging out with his entire family.
Gressie was preceded in death by his parents; brother Cleveland; brothers-in-law Thomas Ferrell and James Klyce; and nieces LaKendra Cheeks and Jonquil Poole.
He leaves to cherish the memories of 8 sisters: Flora (Fred) Morris, Yvonne Klyce, Celia (Ronald), Glenda, Debroah Clark (Laurel, MS), Lillie, Elmira and Jeanette (Jerry) Ferrell; 3 brothers Willie (Trish), Victor (Laurel, MS) and David Clark; sister-in-law Paula; one aunt Patricia Holloway; 30 nieces and nephews; 40 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Although he had no children biologically, he had a remarkably great relationship with nieces Kandice, Priscilla and Brittany. He was well taken care of by his family, with his sisters as special caretakers Yvonne (oil) and Glenda. Special daughter Aimee Campbell. Special friends Milton Dockery, Willie “Dog” Brown, Rose Campbell, Carol Tidwell and Freddie King.
Viewing will be at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Sk n Marilyn Pearson says
My prayers goes out to the entile Poole family look toward the hills witch cometh y’all help all y’all help comes from the Lord
Wilma Hayes and Family says
My prayers and condolences to the family
Anonymous says
Marvin Griffin and wife or a griffin
Kandice says
I love you Uncle G-Ball!!!😘😘
T. Stanley says
RIH Uncle Gressie. Thank you for spoiling us kids and keeping us in line at the same time. Job well done. 💙💚
Sandra Smith says
Sending my condolences to the people family
Anonymous says
Gressie I miss you so much when i would come to Racine i go up too you room and say what’s my name and you would say c-ann and put a BIG SMILE on your face i was so happy we would hug each other r.i.p. My brother. PS tell anyone up there we love and miss them
Brittany P. says
“Uncle gressie” me calling yo name in my high pitched voice 😥I will forever be sad bout this love u always and forever and tell my parents and grandparents the same❣😘
Celia aka(c-ann) says
Gressie I miss you so much when i would come to Racine i go up too you room and say what’s my name and you would say c-ann and put a BIG SMILE on your face i was so happy we would hug each other r.i.p. My brother. PS tell anyone up there we love and miss them
Tim McCarty says
You are in a better place cousin. Love and miss you. You will be in great company.
Mary Ann Cannon says
So sorry for your lost of my other brother from a nother mother. I love you guys very much. Rest on my brother.
Nancy Balcer says
Willie I am very sorry to hear of the death of your brother.
Carmen Phillips and Family says
PRAYERS FROM THE PHILLIPS FAMILY ♥️🙏
Jane Wilson says
To Willie and Trish,
I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Wilson
Nevaeh says
I love you .❤️
Willie C. says
Grit, my heart aches for you. You will always be my “Superman”! I know the Lord has welcomed you into his kingdom. I miss you so much already. You will live forever in my heart! I pray that Jesus gives our family comfort as we all mourn you brother Gressie.
COOKIE MCDONALD AND FAMILY LAUREL,MS says
My condolences to the Poole family, I grew up with him until they moved from Laurel Ms keeping the family in prayer!! 🙏🙏❤❤
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks Family says
Our condolences to the Family in the loss of your very kind brother and uncle. Gressie was a quiet precious gem.
The Hicks Goldsmith Family
Kathryn Liggins says
Condolences & prayers to the entire family stay strong God os Able K.Liggins and family
Willie A Campbell says
Sorry to hear about your going Nefew
Shalonda Thomas says
Condolences & prayers to the entire family Love Shalonda Thomas and family
Paula Boykin says
Sincere condolences to the family sorry for your loss praying for everyone
maya says
i love you uncle gressie it’s not the same feeding you food and giving it to you🥺 your in a better place now 💘!