Melvin M. Poole Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin M. Poole Sr. of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin M. Poole Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ed Poole and Dora Poole (Helton); and his siblings, Lucille Hammond, Charles Lamb, James "Junior" Lamb, Lawrence "Dean" Lamb, George "Bud" Lamb, JoAnne Clutts, Marie Gross and Dora "Pat" Orasco.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Poole of Granite City; his children, Melvin M. Poole Jr. (Suzette) of Mountain Home, Preston Pannelle (Tammy) of Wichita and Tonya Stille (Eric) of Granite City, Illinois; and his grandchildren, Christina Burgess (Charles), Michael Poole, Andrew Stille, Matthew Stille, Erica Stille, Preston Pannelle, Justin Pannelle, Chelsea Pannelle and Natasha Pannelle. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
