Eanis Poole, age 74 of Tamms, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his home. He was born February 8, 1945 in Anna, the son of Eanis Sr. and Cleta (Sims) Poole. He married Eveline Smith on March 16, 1962 in Anna. Eanis is survived by his loving wife, Eveline Poole of Tamms; mother, Cleta Poole of Dongola; two daughters, Rebecca (Charlie) Mills of Jonesboro and Beverly (Michael) Miller of Tamms; grandchildren, Ashley Trexler, Brandon Hunter, Amber Miller, Michael Miller, Nicole Mills, Davin Mills, Regina Barnes; great-grandchildren, Eric, Miley, Chloe, Bentley, Hadley, Konner, Avah, Abby, Raylynn; siblings, Fred (Carol) Poole of Anna, Bill (Brenda) Poole of Mill Creek, Bob Poole of Mill Creek, Janice Burchyett of Anna, Joann Boling of Du Quoin, Jennie Huffine of Elco, Brenda (John) Berry of Anna, Jackie (Chuck) Mitroka of Royalton, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and siblings, Dennis Poole, Effie Lang, Mike Poole and Bonnie Land. Eanis worked many years as a driller for the Jonesboro Quarry until his retirement. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Clint Nale officiating. Interment will be in the St. John's Cemetery in Dongola. Friends may call from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Visitation Service
Tuesday, July 16, 2019,4:00PM-7:00PM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Memorial/Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 17, 2019,11:00AM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Cemetery Service
Wednesday, July 17, 2019,12:00PM
St. John's Cemetery
St. John's Road
Dongola, Illinois 62926