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John L. Pooley February 2, 1943 - March 26, 2023

John L. Pooley, 80, passed away peacefully on March 26th in his home in Cold Spring, KY. He was born on February 2nd, 1943 in Dayton, KY to the late Lester and Dorothy Pooley. John attended Newport High School and married Barbara (nee) Bauer 62 years ago on September 14th 1959. John worked with the Newport Fire Department for 30 years before retiring in 1999 as Assistant Chief. In his spare time, John loved traveling to visit his daughter in Florida, going to the casino and watching sports. He is survived by his wife Barbara Pooley, daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Doug Reynolds and granddaughter Kristy Kim. The family is having a small private gathering. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the ASPCA in commemoration of John and his beloved pets Taffy and Smokey.

The family is having a small private gathering.

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    Sandy says

    Goodbye to our lifelong good friend. Sympathy and love to Barbara, Carrie, Doug, and Kristy.

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      Don Barnett says

      Condolences to John’s wife, and family. I had the pleasure of working with John at the firehouse.

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    Ron Nelson says

    Very sorry to hear this. Worked with John at N.F.D. for years, great guy!

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      Marilyn Chapman says

      So sorry to hear, my sympathy and love to you and your family.

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    Richard Boothe says

    Sad to hear this, John was a good guy, I loved working with him at NFD. Prayers for the family.

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      Barb Lemox says

      John you touched more lives than you could of ever known. You were a kind generous man. You will be missed.

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    Barb Lemox says

    John you touched more lives than you could of ever known. You were a kind generous man. You will be missed.

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    Ted Connley says

    Barbara and Carrie very sorry for your lost was a great friend

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    judith broering says

    Sending our heartfelt sympathy ! Johnny was loved by many! God Bless Barbara & family.

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    judith broering says

    Sending our heartfelt condolences! Johnny was loved by many! God Bless Barbara & family.

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the ASPCA in commemoration of John and his beloved pets Taffy and Smokey.