Edwin Grier Poole III age 47, of Mantua Township formerly of Mullica Hill on Monday, January 29, 2018. Born in Woodbury, he was a graduate of Clearview Regional High School Class of 1989. Ed was a skilled mason who worked with his family's business, Foremost Builders, alongside his father, brothers & sisters for many years before going into the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers where he continued to work with his favorite Uncle Den on many jobs. He enjoyed ATV'ing & motorcycles along with toying around with R/C airplanes & cars. Ed was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved fishing & boating as well. Most of all he loved his family and adored his son & daughter.

Son of the late Edwin Grier Poole Jr., he is survived by his wife, Keri M. Poole (McCart), two children, Edwin Grier Poole IV & MacKenzie Poole, his mother, Sharon L. Poole (White), brothers, James E. Poole (Claudine) and Daniel G. Poole (Carol), and sisters, Debra A. Patterson (Bill), Diana L. Hellick ( Richard), and Joann E. Poole.

Family and Friends may visit from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will follow at 12 pm. Interment will be private. As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to "Poole Children Benefit Fund" (Attn: Karen Cook) Fulton Bank of NJ, 200 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, NJ 08051. A special thanks to childhood best friend, Brian Sheahan who always had a special place in his heart for Ed. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com