Elijah W. Poole, Jr., born on June 24, 1955, in Roxborough, North Carolina, passed away on October 19, 2025. Elijah served honorably in the United States Air Force and later worked as a Manager at UPS. He was a beloved husband to Carol Williams-Poole and a devoted father to his daughter, Brooke Poole. Elijah is also survived by his brother, Hedricet Poole, and sisters, Selena Poole and Samantha Murray-Bey. He leaves behind two cherished grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, family, and friends.

Elijah was predeceased by his father, Elijah W. Poole, Sr., and his mother, Larcina Ramsey.

A funeral service will be held at Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc., located at 2315 - 19 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19132. The service will take place on October 28, 2025, with a viewing from 9 to 11 am, followed by the service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132, at 1 pm.