Born in Greenwood he was a son of the late Harvey Francis and Hattie Brooks Poore. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was retired from Timken of Honea Path after 38 years of service. He was an original member of the Sundown Riders MC and enjoyed coaching football and softball in the Recreation League.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Teresa, are two daughters, Brook Poore of Honea Path and Jessica Lee (Josh) of McConnells, a brother James Preston Poore of Belton, a sister, Linda Gale Poore of Ware Shoals, and five grandchildren, Kaden, Mason, Emily, Eli, and Ava Grace.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Nix and Rev. Shane Elrod officiating. Burial will follow in Oakbrook Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home and will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM on Saturday prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646 or to Calvary Baptist Church, Box 420, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Messages of condolence to the family may be left at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com
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