Charles Proctor Pool (Charlie) of Carova Beach, NC was born on March 11, 1943 and passed away on his seventy-third birthday, March 11, 2016.
He was born in Norfolk, VA, and grew up in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake. Charlie spent many childhood weekends visiting family in Currituck, NC.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Helen Barco Pool.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife Karen Brumley Pool; one son, Kevin Pool, (Crystal Salmons/partner); daughters, Jessica Pool English (T.J.), Bonny Zeigler (Craig), and Mary Kay Owney; five grandchildren: Nolan English, Mya English, Austin Zeigler, Desiree Zeigler, and Ryan Wisheart; and one sister, Laura Pool Ostrander
He graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1961 where he was a standout athlete, named to the All Tidewater, All Metropolitan, and All City Football teams. He attended Staunton Military Academy, Chowan College, and Salem College.
Always known for a strong work ethic, Charlie acquired skills in multiple trades. As a teenager he worked at an ice cream factory and clocked 100 hours one week. During college and afterwards, he was a brick mason. Once manual labor became unappealing, he became a top salesman at International Harvester. He owned and operated The Capitan’s Chair in South Norfolk which he later remodeled and reopened as The Butterfield Stage. Eventually the late night hours led him into other business ventures and he established Southern Commercial Repair, providing small construction and maintenance work in the Tidewater area. He earned Class A Electrician and General Contractor licenses. In recent years, he focused on working only in Carova Beach, NC. He acquired multiple endorsements including certifications to maintain pools and install well and septic systems. He was the first to bring custom modular homes to Carova.
Charlie wasn’t all work. His first car was a 1950 Ford where he sprayed painted “Dragging Wagon” on the side. Later he convinced his mother to buy a Chevy Malibu with four-in-the-floor that he surreptitiously used on weekends to drag race. He won many trophies. He passed on his love of cars to his son. They built Kevin’s first Bronco together.
He was also a risk taker. As a young adult he thought he could make a living as a pool shark; however, he soon learned that once people lose money to you, they lose interest. He enjoyed watching football, baseball, basketball and NASCAR. His favorite activity was hanging out with friends and family telling stories and jokes. He was a skilled storyteller and could share one after the other for hours on end.
A memorial service will be held at Knotts Island Methodist Church, 677 Knotts Island Road, Knotts Island, NC 27950 on Tuesday, March 15 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Knotts Island Methodist Church or Currituck County SPCA.
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Dearest Karen, I am so sorry for your loss of Charlie and my sincere condolences your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Anna Wyatt
Prayers for the family!! I feel your loss I had the pleasure of growing up with Charlie,our paths crossed many times through out the years,may he rest in peace. May God bless and keep you all Mike& Brenda Smith
Our prayers and thoughts goes to the pool family.we knew Charlie during the butterfield club days on park ave. and latter doing granite work on some of the homes that he builded. What a wonderful man that will be missed by all that knew him.May God look over the Pool family during these times.
We were sadden to hear Of Charlie’s passing. Loved it when he would stop by to see us when we were down, having a few chilly’s and taking old times. He’s been a part of the beach a long time, and remember the days at Butterfield Stage. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bucky & Jacquie
Charlie was one of the first people I met when my family built a house in Carova. My daughter was over at his house a lot playing with Jessica. Charlie and Carova just go together. My deepest sympathy to Charlie’s family.
Sorry to learn of Charlies passing.One less good man in this world.I will miss seeing you on the beach.Rest in peace my friend.
We have many good memories with Charlie, going back many years-from helping put on a roof, dances at Scott Center; Moose Club and just getting together at the Butterfield Stage! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry to hear about Charlie. I knew him back in the Captain’s Chair & Butterfield Stage days. He was a very dear man. Many happy memories. God bless to the family.
Thoughts and Prayers to your family Charlie and to you THANKS
FOR THE MEMORIES.
So sorry to hear of your great loss. May you all be comforted by the happy memories.