Curtis Leon Poole, Sr.

Curtis Poole Sr., affectionately known as "CP," departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in North Carolina, where he resided with his beloved wife and three children.

Curtis was born on August 23, 1975, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Rosetta Hilson and Curtis L. Poole. In 1979, his mother married Sammie Hilson, and the family relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Curtis was raised. He received his primary education in the Milwaukee Public School System, proudly attending LaFollette Elementary School, Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented, and Bay View High School.

Curtis was united in holy matrimony to Cecily Poole on June 1, 2013. Together, they built a loving family and were blessed with three children: Curtis Jr., Carter, and Chloe Poole.

Curtis later earned a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from Cardinal Stritch University. Throughout his career, he worked in the healthcare industry with organizations including Maximus, UnitedHealthcare, and SDC, and most recently served as a Contract Negotiator. Curtis also had an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping others.

In 2016, he founded Butterflies Home Health Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing compassionate care to families. In 2023, he launched Transit Kings, a non-medical transportation service in North Carolina.

Curtis received Christ as a young man and faithfully served as an usher at his childhood church, Shiloh Missionary

Baptist Church, until 2011. Later, Curtis and his family became members of Compel Family Life Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he remained a faithful servant who was always willing to lend a helping hand. In 2019, Curtis relocated with his family to North Carolina. While there, he frequently attended Faith City in Clayton, North Carolina, where he encouraged his children to participate in youth ministry. Curtis and his sons also volunteered with the church food pantry, reflecting his heart for service and his commitment to leading his family in faith.

On June 5, 1999, Curtis Leon Poole became a Master Mason in the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of

Wisconsin, Inc. He served as Worshipful Master of King David Lodge #10 from December 2014 until December 2016, and Past Master until his transition on March 1, 2026. He served as Worthy Patron of Electa Chapter #7, Order of Eastern Stars, in 2004 and 2014. Bro. Poole was also elevated to the 32nd degree in Ionic Consistory #70.

Curtis was known as a loving, compassionate, intelligent, and laid-back man with a cool spirit and a smile that could light up any room. He was a deep thinker who valued life, faith, and family. Curtis enjoyed traveling, spending time on the water, and relaxing while appreciating the blessings God had given him. He often said, "It doesn't make sense to work so hard to have nice things if you can't enjoy them."

He was a loyal Milwaukee Bucks fan who loved great music and all things BET (Black Entertainment Television). Above all, Curtis loved his family deeply and cherished the time he spent with his children, always sharing wisdom, encouragement, and life lessons with them.

Curtis leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and faith that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Curtis L. Poole of Dumas, Arkansas (2006).

He is survived by his loving wife, Cecily Poole; his sons, Curtis Poole Jr. and Carter Poole; and his daughter, Chloe Poole.

He is also survived by his parents, Sammie and Rosetta Hilson; his brothers, Brandon Hilson and Dexter Hilson (Katherine); and his sisters, Leslie Montgomery Poole and Andrea Nichole Allen; his grandmother, Geneva Poole, along with a host of extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory. Curtis Poole Sr. will be deeply missed but never forgotten.