Chance Daniel Poole, 34, of Fort Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday August 2, 2025. He was born in Fort Smith on November 21, 1990. Chance was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth Syrock, Billy Taylor and Roy Pannell.
He is survived by his mother, Vicki Shelly and husband Craig of Alma; his father, Travis Poole and wife Mary of Rudy; a sister, Kayla Hartsfield and husband Ki of Pearcy, AR; a brother, Blake Poole and wife Jillian of Alma; his grandparents, Sharon Taylor of Natural Dam and Bob Poole of Rudy; his great-grandmother, Ruth Freeman of Van Buren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Chance was loved and cared for by the incredible staff at Brownwood Life Care Center in Fort Smith, AR for 27 years.
A private family held celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.