James H. Poole

James H. Poole 83, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Court House Manor.

He was born May 1942 in Ross County, Ohio, the son of Harold and Marie (Christian) Poole.

A 1960 graduate of Buckskin High School, and  on May 27 of 1961 he married his one and only Virginia Darlene Russell,

 Then he started farming for five years and went on to factory working and following that he went to work at the Record Herald and the Wilmington News Journal for the next 18 years.

Listing to Gods calling, he and Darlene went to Good Hope, opening a Craft and Wood Working shop for the next 20 years.  They also answered the call in word and song, serving others, in 2002 he was appointed to Center and Spring Grove UMC Charge as their pastor for 6 years.  Then was moved to McDermott UMC for 4 years until 2012 retiring for health reasons.

In addition to Darlene, Jim is survived by two daughters, Connie (Kevin) Stewart of Indiana and Christy Cocklin of Washington CH.  Three grandchildren; Tiffany (Chris) Wagner, Steffany (Larry) Wells and Owen Shears.  Five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, and a nephew Bill Wise.   He was preceded by his foster sister Betty Wise,

Jim's wish was for cremation and a graveside service at the convivence of his family in the Good Hope Cemetery.

Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Grove UMC in care of John Hiser, Box 6 Milledgeville, OH 43147