POOLE A. John FRBS, Hon FRBSA Sculptor, of Bishampton, in Worcestershire, born 1926, died peacefully at home, on September 2nd, 2009. Award winning freelance sculptor, elected FRBS in 1969; Former pupil of Moseley School of Art; graduated in Sculpture from Birmingham College of Art; Apprentice to William Bloye FRBS; Formerly lecturer at Bourneville, Mid-Warwickshire, and Walsall Schools of Art. Commissioned Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 4th Bn, Parachute Regiment 7th Light Infantry Bn. The funeral service will be held at the Abbey Church of the Holy Cross, Pershore, Worcestershire, at 2 p.m., Friday, October 9th, followed by interment at St James Church, Bishampton. Donations for St James Church, Bishampton Restoration Fund cheques payable to Bishampton PCC please, may be sent to E Hill and Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1HZ. Tel: 01386 552141. Published in paper 01/10/2009 in Worcester News