Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole, 76, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Rom and Anne Watt Poole.

Kenny was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and Appalachian State. He was a retired school teacher who loved to share his passion for history with his many students over a period of 36 years. When not teaching, he was a member of the Taylorsville Town Council for 22 years, serving as Mayor Pro Tem. He loved golfing at Brushy Mountain, watching the App State Mountaineers play football at the Rock and pulling for the New York Yankees.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Tinko Poole; his daughter Whitney Poole-Burroughs; his grandson, Kurtis Burroughs, who was his pride and joy; his brother, Herb Poole and wife Sandy of Statesville, N.C.; his brother, Lee Poole and wife Susan of Simpsonville, S.C.; many nieces and nephews, and friends who were more like family.

A Gathering of Friends will be from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Kenneth “Kenny” Watt Poole.