Richard Lavelle Pool, age 80, of Eros, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Richard was a simple man who found joy in life's everyday blessings. He loved mowing grass, hunting, and fishing, and was well known for making the best pork sausage. A generous soul, he shared firewood and vegetables from his garden with much of Jackson Parish. Richard also loved to sing a cappella at church and cherished the companionship of his beloved dog, "Pork Chop."

Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte (Taylor) Pool; children, Stephanie Hunt (Mike), Henry "Bo" Pool (Lisa), Danielle Roark and Brandy Pool; bonus daughter, Donna Ferguson (James); grandchildren, Justin Roark, Taylor Chestnut (Chance), Camden Mire, Jace Sheldon, Meagan Burnaman (Brad) and Hayden Mire; 2 great-grandchildren and one on the way, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, O.W. Pool; mother, Letha Vivian (Thompson) Pool; and numerous brothers and sisters.

A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Salem Cemetery in Eros, Louisiana at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro, Louisiana. A celebration of life will take place at Caney Lake Baptist Church near Weston, Louisiana immediately following the graveside service.

Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Pool, Camden Mire, Chance Chestnut, Justin Roark, James Ferguson and Chris Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Lavelle "Bo" Pool and Cayle Guillory.