REV. WILLIAM A. POOLE Rev. William A, Poole of

Graham, North Carolina, will be guest at the Sunday Morn­ ing Worship service at the Mount Zion Baf.,!.!:.! Church, F'e bru ary 7, 'i' Mr. Poole is a graduate of

Wake Forest College and the Southern Baptist Seminary of Louisville, Kentucky. He was pastor of Burgaw Bap­ tist Church prior to his pre­ sent pastorate, the First Baptist Church of Graham. Since 1960 he has served

as General Superintendent of the N o.rth Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aged.

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Minister's Mother Dies at 71

Her son is superintendent of N. C. Baptist Homes, Inc. Mrs. Poole was born in John­

ston County to the Rev. J. A. and Laura Dixon Hodges and was a member of First Baptist Church. "'-- Surviving besides her husband

and son are three grandsons and two brothers, Willie E. Hodges of Dunn, Rt. 3, and Melville Hodges of Falcon. The funeral will be conducted

at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Bap­ tist Church by the Rev. Rom I M. Freeman and the Rev. E. l Norfleet Gardner. Burial will be I in Greenwood Cemetery. ·

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Baptis Pastor In Four Oaks Resigns Post The Rev. William H. Poole, pas­

tor of Four Oaks Baptist Church for the past five years, has re­ signed, effective October 1, to ac­ cept the pastorate of Central Bap­ tist Church near Wend ell. No replacement has been called

by the Four Oaks Church yet. Mr. Poole, a native of Knight­

dale and graduate of Knightdale High School, received an A. B. de­ gree from Wake Forest College in 1934 and attended Southern Bap­ tist Theological Seminary in Louis­ ville, Ky., for three years. He held the following pastorates

before coming to the Four Oaks Church in late 1960: several rural churches in the Wende1l area for nine years, Carrboro B a p ti st Church for seven years, Pisgah Baptist Church in Johnston County for five years, Franklin Heights Baptist Church in Kannapolis for four years, and Durham Memorial Baptist Church for four years. Mr. Poole is married to the

former Flontina Walker of St. Louis, Mo. They have two sons: Bill of St. Louis and Henry, a stud­ ent at Campbell College following four years of service in the Air Force.

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1 sf e,aplisl' s Women Plan MeelMonday The Women's Missionary So·

ciety of the First Baptist Church will hold a one day meeting at the church, Fifth and :Market Streets, Monday. The Rev. William A. Poole,

general superintendent of the North Carolina Baptist Homes I for the Aging, will be guest speaker, He is slated to address the

group at both the 10:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. sessions. His talks will be illustrated by colored slides, which will include two homes in Winston-Salem, the Al· lbemarle Home and the Hamil­ ton Home. A native of Dunn, Mr. Poole

Is a graduate of Wake Forest College and of the Southern Baptist Seminary. He served as pastor of the

Burgaw Baptist Church for eight years and as pastor of the First Baptist Church, . Graham for eight years, before becoming general superintendent. Mr. Poole is married to th

fomer Kate Teague of Fairmont and the couple have three sons.

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Rev. William Poole At Both Services for Arlington f.

Rev. William A. Poole, super­ intendent of N'o.rth Carolina Bap­ tist Homes for the Aging, will be guest speaker at both services Sunday, the 11 o'clock morning

J worship hour and the 7:45 p. m, evening hour of the Arlington Street Baptist Church. Rev. r. is a native of

Dunn, having graduated from . high school there and is a grad- 1 uate of Wake Forest College and I Southern Baptist Seminary in

j Louisville, Kentucky. He served as pastor of the Burgaw Baptist l Church for eight years and the First Baptist Church of Graham

, for eight years also. i Since July 1, 1960 he has been superintendent of North Caro­ lina Baptist Homes for the

-Aging and is currently serving I as the president of Southern

I' Baptist Executives of Homes for the Aging.

I Mr Poole is married to the 'former Kate Teague of Fair-

! mont, and they are the parents of three sons, Bill, Bob and Bar-

• ry. Pastor H. C. Lowder urges all

members of the church as well as friends to come and hear this speaker.

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Goldsboro News-Argus-3 Friday, July 28, 1967

William A. Poole, Superintendent of the North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging, will be the visiting minister at First Baptist Church Sunday for both the morning and evening serv­ ices. Mr. Poole, a native of Dunn, is a graduate of Wake Forest College and Southern Baptist Seminary. He has serv­ ed churches in Burgaw and Gra­ ham.

The Rev. William A. Pooleof Winston-Salem, superintendent of the North Carolina Home for the Aging, spoke to a large crowd at the .first Bat Church here Sunday mor • One of the State's most popu­

lar Baptist ministers and offi­ cials, the Rev. Mr. Poole is in demand as a speaker throughout the State.

He was returning to his home church, the dne in which he was ordained, and many of his boy­ hood friends and school class­ mates were in the congregation to hear him. The Rev. Mr. Poole is the

son of James A. Poole, well­ known Dunn resident, and the late Mrs. Poole. His work as head of the Home

for the Aging has received · d 'C<mtiooed on Rge 4

Poole Is Speaker At Local· Church

REV. W. A. POOLE

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spread praise and recognition --. among Baptist and others of the

State familiar with his work. The minister's son, Barry,

has been seriously ill in Mem­ orial Hospital at Chapel Hillfor several weeks.

Baptist Homes Leader Plans To Speak Here

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Poole

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The Rev. William A. Poole of Winston-Salem will be the guest speaker at both the 9 and the 11 a.m. worship services at 'First Baptist Church today. - The Rev. Mr. Poole is now

superintendent of N o r th Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging and has held this position since July 1, 1960. Mr. Poole is a native of

Dunn, and graduated from Wake Forest College and Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky. His pastorates include eight years at Burgaw Baptist Church and eight - years at First Baptist Church, Graham. The public is invited to hear

Mr. Poole speak at either of the worship services. The n o'clock service will be broad· cast over WMIFD Radio.

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The Rev. William A. Pool will be guest minister at th Sunday morning services of th First Baptist church on Greenwoo street in the ab­ sence of the Rev. Harry D. Wood Jr., pastor, who will be in Roxboro, holding a re­ vival service. The Rev. Poole has serv­

ed as superintendent of North Carolina Baptist Homes since 1960 and makes his home in Winston-Salem. He is a na­ tive of Dunn, and was gradu­ ated from Wake Forest col­ lege and Southern Baptist Seminary. Prior to his pres­ ent ministry he served pas­ torates at First Baptist church in Graham and at Burgaw Baptist church. Dr. L. H. Hance, a deacon

of the First Baptist church, will preach at the evening

Rev. Poole To Speak Here Rev. Willliam A. Poole,

superintendent of the North Carolina Baptist Homes, Inc., will speak at' First Baptist Church, South Main Street, Sunday evening at 7: 30 He will speak on the cooperative program as a major channel of mission giving. The deasons of the church will

meet following Rev. Poole's message. A native of Dunn, Rev. Poole

graduated from Dunn High School, Wake Forest College and Southern Baptist Seminary at Louisville, Ky.

He served pastorates at Burgaw Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Graham; eight years at eacn. Since July 1, 1960, he has been superintendent of the North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging. He is married to the former

Kate Teague of Fairmont, and they have three sons.

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to hear Poole

I j The R v , William x.rco will be guest speaker in the mornin i service at the rst Baptist urch

Mr. Poole 1s a~ 1ve of Dunn.a graduate of Wake For est University.and the Sou thern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.Ky.

He is superintendent of the Baptist Homes for the Aged and makes his home in Winston-Salem. He is mar­ ried to the former Kate Teague.

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ev. and Mrs. William Poole a 1972 anon of Central Baptist Church. -

Congregation Responds To Pastor's esignation, And Retire1nent

We the members of ~Bapt ·t a smile. To visit with him made you smile hur~h are very regre~ th• also. Throughout his ministry he has been ounce~ent made by our pastor this a person of honesty, fairness, and per­ morning. we realize that this announce- sonal respect for all p~ople. He is truly ment came only because of his plans for a leader of people. His great strength retirement in May •72. His retirement has been to help people understand each is a great loss to our church and com- other and labor together. Truly he is a munity. .However if any person has friend of man. To each person, regard­ earned the right

0/retirement our pastor less of station, he had a responsive heart has. ' and a readiness of service.

We would be most unkind if we failed It was in :March 1931, that William H. _ta. ~ t.dID tr> .ta. _lli falillful om­

PP001" "'----- ---·--,, ~ .... -.-eacllea plUllo'n, Mrs. Poole. I feel that no pastor his first sermon at Wake Crossroads in our nation has been blessed more Baptist Church. Through these years he with an helpmate than our pastor. Tina has carried the banner of his office with Poole has labored in a tireless and de­ both dignity and honor. Across the state dicated manner in the church program, he has endeared himself to thousands of in community activities and in the home people. His ministry has enriched and life. The door to their home has con­ blessed countless thousands of people. stantly been open at all times, to all He is called upon week after week to return people to share a meal, to stay over to a former pastorate to share in the hour night, to unload their problems or to of difficulty with friends. The young turn share their joys. Tina Poole has born to him to share with them in their hour her mantle with honor and dignity. Much of joy at the wedding ceremony. He is of the sucess of our pastor has been constantly invited back to homecoming possible because of her efforts. Togeth­ services of former pastorates to relive er they have made a great team. To­ with them the glorious memories of the gether they have achieved great success. past as well as share the joy of the pre- Yes, William H. Poole has stood tall sent. Friends of former pastorates con- and straight in the ministry for these stantly follow the path that leads to his 41 years. He has always been first­ door to have fellowship with his family class in his plans and efforts. In that and express their gratitude for his he gave the last siX years to us at ministry. Central in such dedication: What are the basic qualities which bind In that he came to us at probably our

the ties of such friendship? We would not greatest hour of need; attempt to list all of the. We give only the In that he lead and directed us in such more outstanding ones. Our pastor has fruitful manner; been a man of dedication to his call We, the members of Central Baptist throughout these years. Theneedofpeople Church want him to continue to travel has always found First place in his life. first-class in his more leisure hours. Material and personal gian has always been So, we take pride in presenting our pastor secondary. He met his task, regardless of and his wife these keys to a 1972 Mer­ its difficulty, with a smile. Whenever and cury Marguis Broughan as our expression wherever you meet him, he meets you with of love and appreciation.

SH Baptists To Welcome Guest Speaker The Spring Hi 11 Baptist

Church congregation at Wa­ gram will hear the Rev, William A. Pool e, Superintendent of Baptist Homes of North Caro­ lina, tnc., during a special ser­ vice Sunday morning, Oct. 23, His coming for the 11 o'clock worship service is in coopera­ tion with the State Baptist Con­ v e ntion and its Cooperative Program emphasis.

A native of Dunn, Mr, Poole is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the Southern Baptist Theological Siminary at Louisville, Kentucky.

He has served the Burgaw Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church, Graham and entered his present work with the Baptist Homes in July, 1960. Poole is married to the form­

er Kate Teague of Fairmont and they are parents of three sons. __J...aurinburg Exchar::1~~

Rev. William A. Poole

Meherrin To Host Speaker

MURFREESBORO - Rev. William A. Poole will preach the morning worship service Sunday, June 24, at

6 ~eherrin Baptist Church.

Poole has been superintendent of North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging since July 1, 1960. He is a graduate of Dunn

High School, Wake Forest University, Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and has served eight years as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Graham. The Rev. Williams is

married to the former Kate Teague of Farimont and they have three sons, Bill, Bob and Barry. The Rev. Terry, Jones,

resident pastor at Meherrin, invites the public to attend this service.

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ap~ Homes· Head Learns About Life By VIRTIE STROUP Sentinel Religion Reporter

"When you rub elbows with people of strong faith and character - those people who helped to make this nation what it is - it teaches you about the warp and woof of life." That's one of the benefits of

working with older people, savs the Rev. William A. Poole. executive director of the N. C. Baptist Homes for the Aging. Poole said it didn't take him

long to learn - and they saw to it that he did - that he was working with the "aging" and not the "aged." "We are all aging," he said, and these peo­ ple wanted to be in the same category with other people. "They've also taught me a

lot about the depth and, strength of Christian faith. And another lesson I've learned from them is to take death sanely. They have a good view of death and life after life." Soon after he joined the

staff, Poole said, he saw an as­ sistant go into the breakfast area to announce that one of .the residents had just died. "I told her that wasn't the

way to do that. Mealtime should be happy," Poole recal­ led. but his assistant replied, "But they have no problem with death. They only hope they are important enough to interrupt a meal. They want that news communicated to their friends as soon as pos­ sible." · Poole said it is a

'wholesome view of death and it has helped me." Poole has been head of the

six homes for the elderly spon­ sored by the Baptist State Convention for 18 years. The Baptist Homes for the

Aging were founded by the con-

WILLIAM A. POOLE ••• six homes ...

vention in March 1951 under the leadership of the late Rev. James M. Hayes Sr. of Winston-Salem as general superintendent. During his ad­ ministration three homes and a central nursing facilitywere established: Resthaven, the Hayes Home and the nursing care unit, all in Winston­ Salem, and the Albemarle Home in Albemarle. The growth of the homes

during Hayes' adminstration was very rapid and the success of this ministry became per­ manent. Poole succeeded Hayes in

July 1960, and during his ad­ ministration the number of homes has doubled, the nursing care unit has expanded, and an apartment complex has been completed. The additional homes are in

Hamilton, Yanceyville and Asheville. The apartments are at the headquarters' campus here. The six homes and the apartments can accommodate

221 people and the nursing care unit can care for 79 patients or a total of 300 people. Long­ range plans call for a 51-bed residential and nursing care addition and an administration building, both at the Hayes Home. The ministry to the elderly,

Poole said, was the last on the scene as far as convention work is concerned. "We may have come late," Poole said, "but we have become more conscious of the needs for the elderly." The homes' budget is now

approaching $2 million, he said. About 35 percent of this ...... --------------- ...... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::'.::::::::::========= budget comes from the conven­ tion's Cooperative Program budget or about $450,000 last year. Now that the convention has

collected all of its agencies . together for a once-a-year of-' fering, Poole said, there is some fear that support might drop. This fear coupled with rising costs due to inflation means the support may be less from North Carolina Baptists.

·"These gifts from the Bap­ tists are like a lifeline, to our residents who are unable to pay their full way. It also strengthens the economy of the home," Poole said. He said he felt sure North

Carolma Baptists will fall right in line with the state and national interest in better sup­ port for the homes. The average age of the resi­

dents. Poole said, is 80, and so we do need to get people to start planning their entries into the homes sooner instead of waiting "until the eleventh hour." People who make the decision to enter the homes make the better adjustment, Poole said. The homes' population still

continues to be mainly women. he said. and about 90 percent of

Church Notes He said there have been

times "when we were running out of our ears" with nursing

.care people. "I see this as an acute need - to have quality nursing beds for older people and to help their families." He said a study is under way

to start another home in the Charlotte area. The Asheville area should be ready to open in mid-February, and "we've begun to hear voices from Southeastern North Carolina about a home. Really, the folks in that section are more removed from us than the peo­ ple in the mountains."

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the residents continue to be ac­ tive. The units at Yanceyville and Hayes Home here are the most popular, Poole said, "but then I'd have to say our all-girl chorus, as we call them, over there at Resthaven is pretty popular. It has 16 ladies." Poole said his greatest con­

cern for the future is to provide care for as many people as pos­ sible. It is the philosophy of the convention, he said, to have smaller homes scattered

across the state, based on the premise that the people could be nearer home. Baptists, at the moment,

Poole said, need to be building more facilities to care for peo­ ple in crisis illnesses, but the governor has a hold on any new construction and so a "cer­ tificate of need" has to be given by the Pledrriont Health Systems Agency in this area before new construction can be started.

Baptist Homes Head To .Step Down in '85

By VIRTIE STROUP Sentinel Religion Reporter

The Rev. William A. (Bill) Poole will retire as president of the Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina Inc. on Oct. 1, 1985. His retirement was announced today at a meeting of trustees

at Hayes Home on Reynolds Park Road. The Rev. William Stillerman of Buies Creek, trustee chair­

man, said Poole's retirement will take affect just after Poole turns 65. Stillerman named the Rev. Gordon Conklin of Green­ ville to head a search committee to find a successor. On retirement, Poole will have headed the homes for 25 of

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( ~.~:. !~mS Page 1~ 1 ~.~=e~aid~a:g~~ f W~n ~:~ jh~re~he their 34-year history. He sue- ful to the Lord for the wonder- Baptist Homes consisted of ceeded the founding superin- ful opportunity of loving old Resthaven, closed in Decem­ tendent, the Rev. Jimmy people in this special ministry ber 1981, and Hayes Home - Hayes, on July 1, 1960. The of North Carolina Baptists. I Hayes also serving as the ad­ ministry, the Baptist State have nothing in my heart but ministrative offices - and Convention's youngest institu- the deepest gratitude" to resi- the Albemarle Home in Albe­ tion, was founded in 1950 as dents, staff and patients of the marle. Since then, units at the N. C. Baptist Homes. Baritist Homes. _ Hamilton, Yanceyville and To most N. C. Baptists, He said he knows the Asheville have been added.

Poole is a man who moves homes' future will be bright The 56-bed nursing unit at among the retirement com- because of the "promises of Hayes Home was being com­ munities calling people by God and the love and commit- pleted in 1960. The York Wing name, offering words oLlove ment of North Carolina Bap- was added in 1970, increasing and concern, hugging and un- tists." the nursing bed capacity to 75. ashamedly holding hands This unit provides intermedi- with residents and cajoling During his tenure, Poole ate and skilled nursing care them to eat and take medi- has seen the number of homes for all the residents. cines. increase from three to six and He has been the go-between the resident population grow

for families seeking care for from 106 to 260. The homes' parents; the patient one when operating expenses have residents wanted too much jumped from $285,000 in 1960 from home in their new home; to more than $3 million in the loving one when age 1983. catches up with tired bodies; His current project is the the minister when the days first statewide capital funds come to an end. campaign for $2.5 million; it As he reflected on his own will occupy much of his final

initiation into senior citizen- 18 months.

Funds from the current campaign will be used to up­ date facilities at the Hayes Home and to convert one of the resident halls to a 10-bed intermediate nursing care unit. Future plans call for a 70-

bed addition to Hayes Home, an increase in the 16-unit apartment complex devel­ oped here by Poole, the addi­ tion of apartments and a nurs­ ing unit in Asheville, the addi­ tion of an administration building here and further ren­ ovations to Hayes Home.

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Head of Baptist Homes To Retire Next Year The Rev. William Poole will retire as the president of

the Baptist Retirement Homes of N.C. Inc. on Oct. 1, 1985, the homes' board of trustees said yesterday at a meeting at Hayes Home. The Rev. William Stillerman of Buies Creek, the trust­

ees' chairman. said that Poole will retire soon after he turns 65. Stillerman named the Rev. Gordon Conklin of Greenville to lead a committee to find a successor.

When he retires, Poole will have been the president of the homes for 25 years. He succeeded the Rev Jimmy Hayes, the founding superintendent. Since Poole became the president in 1960, three new

homes have been built, and the resident population has grown from 106 to 260. Annual operating expenses have increased from $285,000 in 1960 to more than $3 million in 1983. Poole is now working on a state campaign to raise $2.5

million for improvements to the Hayes Home on Reyn­ olds Park Road. Funds will be used to convert one of the resident halls to a 10-bed intermediate nursing care home. The N.C. Baptist Homes, founded in 1950, has facilities

in Winston-Salem, Asheville, Hamilton, Albemarle and Yanceyville. Resthaven, in Winston-Salem, was closed in 1981. ( l

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Rev. Bill Poole, president of Baptist Retirement Homes of N. C. Inc., is retiring from his post, effective Oct. 1, 1985. When he steps down, Poole will have led the statewide Baptist retirement work for 25 of Baptist Homes' 34-year history. He suc­ ceeded the first superintendent, Jimmy Hayes, in 1960.

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Baptist Retirement Homes N.C. Inc., Trusteee Chair­

man Bill Stillerman of Buies Creek has announced that Holmes President William A. "Bill" Poolewill retire effective ctober 1, 1985. The announce­ ent was made during the ard's regular meeting held

t the Hayes Home, Winston­ alem. Poole will have led the

statewide denominational re­ . irement ministry for 25 years of the Homes' 34 year history. On July 1, 1960, Poole succeeded the Homes' first "Superintendent" Jimmy Hayes, who was instrumental in the Homes' beginning in 1950-51. The retiring Rev. Poole is

from Dunn and his family is well known here. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. James A. Poole and part of the present First Baptist Church site was their homeplace. Mr. Poole was ordained in

Reflecting on a quarter century of ministry, Poole, commented, "I am grateful to the Lord for the wonderful opportunity of loving older people in this special ministry of North Carolina Baptist, to the trustees, the residents, patients, and staff for the enriching experience which has been mine. I have nothing in my heart but the deepest gratitude, and I know that the future of the Baptist Homes is as bright as the promises of God, and the love and commitment of North Carolina Baptist to this most worthy ministry on behalf of the older people in our state." Gordon Conklin, Oakhurst

church, Greenville, will head the Search Committee appoint­ ed by Board Chairman Stiller­ man, pastor of Memorial church, Buies Creek. During the coming months,

Poole will continue to be actively involved in the Homes' daily operation while continu­ ing to give direction to the Homes' first statewide Capital Funds Campaign. The results of the $21/z million "A Call To Remember" campaign are largely due to Poole's influence in putting together the Advi­ sory Council and local leader­ ship for the state-wide effort. During his administration,

Poole has given leadership as the Homes grew from 1960 operating expenses of $285,000 to enpenditures of more than $3,000,000 in 1983. The resi­ dent population has grown from 106 to 260 during the same period. Mission support of North Carolina Baptists

through the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina has increased throughout Poole's administration. When Poole took over the

Homes' top leadership post in 1960, three facilities located in Albemarle and Winston-Salem made up the total facilities being used by North Carolina Baptists in their ministry with older aduits. In his 25 years of leadership,

three new Homes have been added to the ministry, the Nursing Care ministry has been expanded, and duplex apartments have been con­ structed on the Hayes Home campus, Winston-Salem. The new Homes are located in Hamilton, Yanceyville and Asheville. Future plans developed

under Poole's leadership in­ clude expansion of the Homes' apartment ministry on the Hayes Home campus and the Western North Carolina Home, Asheville. Funds raised through the Capital Funds Campaign will be used to implement Hayes Home and Nursing Care Unit long range plans developed through

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Poole's leadership.

A Dunn, N.C. native, Poole graduated from Wake Forest College and earned the master of theology degree from Southern seminary. During the years 1944-60, Poole was pastor of Burgaw church and 'First church, Graham. In 1960, Poole and his family moved to Winston-Salem where they became members of College Park church.

By Mike Mackay JOURNAL REPORTER The Rev. William Augustus Poole,

a former director of the Baptist Re­ tirement Homes of North Carolina, died yesterday at Baptist Hospital. He was 68. Poole, of 2822 Windy Crossing,

served as the director of the homes for 24 years of their 39-year history. He retired in 1984. When he was named-director of the homes in 1960, Poole said that his pre-eminent qual­ ification for the job was "an inborn love for old people." Poole was known among most

N.C. Baptists as a man who openly expressed his love for the retirement community. During his tenure, the homes' operating expenses increased from $285,000 to $3 million, and the population of the homes' residents more than doubled.

A:. hi etirement. Poole said: "I am grateful to the Lord for the won - derful opportunity of loving old peo­ ple in this special ministry of North Carolina Baptists." Shortly after re­ tiring, Poole was awarded the Gover­ nor's Distinguished Citizen's Award by Gov. James B. Hunt Jr.

A native of Dunn, Poole graduated from Wake Forest University and the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Before moving to Winston-Salem in 1960, he was the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Burgaw and the one in Graham. He died· of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Kate

Teague Poole, and three sons - Wil­ liam A. Poole Jr., J. Barry Poole and Robert M. Poole, a former reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal and Twin City Sentinel who now works for National Geographic magazine. Poole was a member of College

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MAR 24·89 POOLE d.'U Rev. William Augustus Poole, 68, 2822 Windy Crossing, died Thurs­ day at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Dunn, N.C. to James Au­ gustus and Dora Hodges Poole. He spent his early life in Dunn and graduated from Wake Forest Uni­ versity and the Southern Theolog­ ical Seminary, Louisville, Ky. Pri­ or to moving to Winston-Salem in 1960 he pastored the First Baptist Church in Burgaw and Graham, N.C. He was director of the Bap­ tist Retirement Homes of North Carolina from 1960 until his retire­ ment in 1984. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church. Sur­ viving are his wife, Kate Teague Poole, of the home and three sons, William A. Poole Jr., Mocksville, Robert M. Poole, Arlington, Va. and J. Barry Poole, Greensboro. He was predeceased by a son, John Allen Poole in 1953, Funeral ser­ vices will be 11 a.m. Saturday at College Park Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Edwards, Rev. Foy Martin and Rev. Mark Harris offi­ ciating with burial at Forsyth Me­ morial Park. The family will re­ ceive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. to­ night at Vogler's Reynolds Road

Chapel. The family requests that memorials be made to the Baptist Retirement Homes of North Caro­ lina, 2900 Reynolds Park Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C., 27107.

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REV. WILLIAM A. POOLE WINSTON-SALEM-The Rev.

William Augustus Poole, 68, died Morch 23 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born in Dunn, N.C., to James Augustus and Dora Hodges Poole. He spent his early life in Dunn and graduat­ ed from Wake Forest University and the Southern Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. Prior to moving to Winston-Salem in 1960, he pastored the First Baptist Church in Burgaw and Graham. He was president of Baptist Re­ tirement Homes of North Caro­ lina from 1960 until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of College Park Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Kate

Teague Poole of the home; and three sons, William A. Poole Jr. of Mocksville, Robert M. Poole of Arlington, vo., and J. Barry Poole of Greensboro. He was pre­ deceased by a son, John Allen Poole In 1953.

REV. WILLIAM A. POOLE

1920 -

Interim Pastor of Becks June - October 1970

Rev. William A. Poole was born August 24, 1920 in Dunn, N. C. the son

of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Poole. He received his early education in the

public schools of Dunn, graduating from Dunn High School. He holds a B. A.

Degree from Wake Forest College and Master of Theology Degree from Southern

Baptist Thological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.

Rev. Poole served as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Graham, N. C.

for almost 8 years, November 1952 - July 1960, before becoming Executive

Director of N. C. Baptist Homes on July 1, 1960. He served Becks as Interim

Pastor from June to October 1970 between the leaving of Rev. David Boaz and

the coming of our present pastor, Rev. Paul Wonders. Rev. Poole endeared

himself in the hearts of our people during this time.

Rev. Poole was married to Miss Kate Teague of Fairmont, N. C. on January

19, 1946. They have three sons; Bill, Bob and Barry. Rev. and Mrs.

Poole live here in Winston-Salem.

NAME: Poole, William A.

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SOURCE: HISTORY OF BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH, BURGAW, N. C. 1884-1984 by Howard Holly (286.175625/H72)

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Dedications MARIAN HAZEL PHILLIPS

1928-1989

Marian Phillips was born on December 19, 1928 and was a graduate of Mars Hill College, UNC-Greensboro, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving on a church staff in Santa Ana, California, for three years, she taught school in North and South Carolina until the time of her appointment in 1961 by the Foreign Mission Board to serve as a missionary in Nigeria. Miss Phillips served faithfully in Nigeria until illness forced her retirement in 1974.

She was actively involved in Clemmons First Baptist Church, the cancer support group at Baptist Hospital, and other volunteer activities. She was a member of the association's Ordination Council .

The memories of Marian Phillips go back before she was a "real live" missionary . Marian was counsellor and chaperon for our church youth group at Caswell and Camp Retreat. As a young person and adult she continued to make an impact on my life. Marian had hope, faith, trust, love, confidence and could even rejoice in her suffering. One of my last memories of Marian was teacher of our Prayer Life group. A verse she especially liked and a song we sang described her life: "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us,

and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace" (II Thessalo­ nians 2:16) .

"I'll praise your name, Lord, and sing your song; I'll praise your name, Lord, my whole life long . I'll praise your name until I'm home; I'll praise your name, Lord, and sing your song."

Joyce Love July 31, 1989

WILLIAM AUGUSTUS POOLE 1920-1989

The image of Bill Poole will remain with me. It is a good image, an image of a man of grace who loved people and blessed those whose lives he touched.

It is an image of a caring pastor as he nurtured his flock in the Baptist Retirement Homes as president over a ministry of 24 years. His first love was the personal contact as he spoke to each person by name. The image of his great frame bending over to caress the hand of a resident in a wheelchair will be his legacy to the Homes. Bill has also left us an image of an encourager of others, whether singing in his church

choir at College Park, teaching a Sunday School lesson, writing a letter to his pastor, or nurturing a young man in the ministry. Always sensitive to persons, he spread grace wherever he went.

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.. Even in his retirement he wanted to stay close to people. He volunteered as a chaplain at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. He re-entered the world of weekly sermon preparation and visitation as he assumed interim pastorates. The new relationship energized him even while he blessed others by his gentleness and kindness. The need for physical self care led him to the YMCA, where the natural inclination for many is the anonymity of self preoccupa­ tion. Not for Bill, however. He quickly learned names and became an unofficial pastor to a whole new flock.

You see, Bill had an image, also. He had an image of a loving God who seeks to save his people. He lived that image and we have been blessed by the reflection of that loving God in the life of Bill Poole.

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Charles Edwards, Pastor College Park Baptist Church

April 6, 1989

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