Rufus Edward Poole, age 81, a resident of Greenville, Ala., died on Thursday, May 12, 2011.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Magnolia Cemetery with Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Poole was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Tatum Poole.  He is survived by his children Jennie Hutto of Montgomery, Ala., Rufus (Bonnie) Poole of Greenville, Ala., Robert Poole of Greenville, Ala., grandchildren, Thomas Hutto, Michael (Holly) Hutto, Jennie Vieve (Eric) Richardson, Jacob Poole, Eli (Mandy) Poole six great-grandchildren, brother William (Eloise) Poole of Panama City Beach, Fla., sister, Caroline Ryan of Greenville, Ala., and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.dunklinanddanielsfh.com.