Lance Poole, 1944-2019

Lansing "Lance" Poole, 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 7, 1944 in Miami to the late Henry W. and Frances (Jordan) Poole. He has been a resident of the area since 1993 coming from Miami. He was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Miami Fire Rescue for 24 years. Lance was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, a dedicated family man, an active member in his Church and the men's prayer group.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Lois Poole, daughters Debra Ditzenberger of Sebastian, FL, Elizabeth Poole of Lake Wales, sister Sharon Pickett of Teguesta, FL, Douglas Poole of Port Charlotte, FL, and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales.