Obituaries: J. Ira Poole, 1954, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 22, 1954 Winn Parish Enterprise

Railroad Man Who Began Career Here 42 Years Ago Dies

J. Ira Poole, retired, who started his railroad career in Winnfield more than
42 years ago, died at his home in Parson, Kansas, Friday, July 16th, following
a lengthy illness.

Mr. Poole, a brother of Mrs. H. J. Rogers, local resident, was an employee of
the Rock Island lines when he was in Winnfield and after moving from here was
associated with the M. K. & T.  At the time of his retirement about three
years ago he was assistant superintendent of the M. K. & T.

Funeral services were held in Parsons, Kansas on Sunday following his death.

Among the survivors are Mrs. H. J. Rogers, sister, and two brothers, W. W.
Poole of Bienville, La., and Q. F. Poole of San Francisco.  A sister, Mrs.
Annie Poole Black, died this week at her home in Shreveport.