Brian Michael Poole

POOLE, Brian Michael of Mesquite, born October 7, 1982, passed away December 27, 2012.Survived by mother, Kim Poole and Mike Johnson; father, Tommy Poole & fianc, Kathy McCulloch; sister, Brandy Poole;grandmother, Tommie Brian; grandparents, Tom Poole & Nancy; Aunts, Terrie Poole Coffman, Kathy Cornelius, Barbara Poole; Uncles, Douglas Poole, Dow Brian; niece, Arianna Vazquez; cousins, David Jones, Tracie Carrano, Tyler Cornelius, Brandon Prehn & his wife, Christina, Katie Allen, Gary and Jennifer Poole, Dillon Coffman. Service will be 2:00PM Thursday January 3, 2013 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1:00PM " 2:00PM. Interment will be in New Hope Memorial Gardens. Brian Michael Poole was born in Dallas, Texas on October 7, 1982, and was raised in Mesquite, Texas.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, V. J. (Jack) Brian and paternal grandmother, Mary E. Poole Thomas and step grandfather Tommy H. Thomas. Brian had an infectious smile that lit up the room.He had a love for animals and would willingly take in, and care for any stray.He enjoyed participating in most all outdoor sports and activities including baseball, basketball, football, water skiing, snow skiing, and swimming. Brian played pee wee football for the Mesquite Hawks and little league baseball for several Mesquite teams.He went on to play football and basketball at Agnew Middle School, and then played football at Mesquite High School where he graduated in 2001. After graduating, Brian pursued various types of jobs.He also had an interest in a career in rap music.He wrote and recorded many original songs, which he sang at various clubs in Dallas. Brian obtained his Texas Irrigators License, as well as his Commercial Drivers License with all HAZMAT and triple endorsements.He had a real interest in being a truck driver for a large corporation.On the day of his death, he was scheduled for a job assessment at the Wal Mart Distribution Center in Cleburne. Brian was a carefree, gentle, and loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend.For those who truly knew him and loved him, he will be deeply missed.Rest in peace Brian.We will see you again. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local animal shelter of your choice in Brians honor.