James Edward Poole

James Edward Poole, 74, of Clarksburg, WV passed away July 13, 2013 at WV Veterans Nursing Facility, Clarksburg, WV. He was born October 18, 1938 in Tyler County, WV, a son of Martha Lavina Poole of Sistersville, WV and the late Shirrell E. Poole. He attended West Liberty State College and served in the US Army Reserves, retired from Corning Glass Co., Paden City, WV and also attended culinary school in Wheeling, WV. He worked as a chef in several local restaurants. In addition to his mother he is survived by one sister, Linda (George) Birkhiemer, Owensboro, KY and one brother Charles W. Poole and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 11 AM at the WV National Cemetery, Grafton, WV