Donald Pool

September 21, 1936 - February 19, 2014

Donald D. Pool, 77, of Old Monroe, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born on September 21, 1936 in Audrain County, Missouri, a son of the late W. Homer and Bessie (James) Pool. Donald graduated from Centralia High School in 1953 and advanced his study as a Machinist in Fort Seal, Oklahoma. He entered the Army on November 8, 1960 in Mexico Missouri, earned a marksmanship badge while in the military and was honorably discharged on June 12, 1962 in Mexico, Missouri. Donald was a agriculture heavy equipment mechanic and welder by trade for many years. He was a dedicated member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, for many years serving as a Lay Leader, a Trustee and on the Church Council. He took pride in teaching leather work at the Asbury Bible Camp every year. Donald enjoyed woodworking, making pens, bowls, lamps, ornamental bird houses, leather crafting, welding and was a proud member of the woodturners of St. Louis. He loved working outdoors and in his earlier years driving tractors and working on farm equipment. He is survived by his three nephews, Sam Pool, Ken Pool and Gene Pool; one sister-in-law, Neva Owen; former wives, Linda Busby and her daughter, Eva Merrill and Beverly Fava; his church family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Samuel Pool. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Foley (2704 S. Hwy W Foley, MO 63347). Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Foley. Officiating the service will be Pastor Karla Cunningham. Interment will be held at a later date, with full military honors. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church in care of of KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. (636) 528-8221. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com