Laymon Poynter
May 6, 1918 ~ May 6, 2011
Laymon G. Poynter, 93, formerly of Glasgow, died Friday, May 6, 2011, in Columbus, IN. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Henry and Media Gooden Poynter, a retired painter, and a member of Revival Tabernacle in Columbus.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Pedigo of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Wheeler Poynter; one daughter, Joyce Lynn Poynter; three brothers, Leslie Poynter, Louie Poynter and Herbert Poynter; three sisters, Pearl Shannon, Bernice McGee and Mary Schmitt; three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Sorry for your loss
I first would like to express my condolences to the family. Laymon was such a sweet and delightful man and I enjoyed knowing him. He was always smiling and talking about how much he loved his family. He was a “special” friend to my daughter McKenzie and I know he will be missed by her also.
I can not begin to express my feelings of sorrow for the loss of Laymon, He was one of the kindest sweetest souls I ever had the pleasure of knowing, He and my father William Wilson “Billy” Wilson was really good friends had been for 50 years My dad Billy loved Laymon like a father I can tell you this,My dad recently fell sick himself he would visit Laymon very regular to check on him to odd and end things for him and Laymon was ever so thankful for the help my dad would give him they would watch TV together and talk about the old days as I myself remember as a child going to Laymons house on the weekends and listening to them all sing in the basement I had some very good memories of that. After my dad got sick Laymon would call and be in tears because his dear friend was sick and tell me he would pray and pray for my father to get better if my dad was able he would certainly be there for you Linda he thought the world of all of you I loved Laymon myself he hugged me each time I visited and when I left I will certainly miss his sweet and kind words and voice but he will be one of the brightest angels in heaven I am sure of that he can now sing with his family like he once did again Linda we the entire Wilson family are at a loss of words for the loss of such a sweet man. I know I will miss him very much God Bless each of you and you are in my prayers we love you and god bless Laymon rest in peace old friend I will see you again someday as will my dad and maybe we all can sing like I remember as a kid.
Jason Wilson and Billy and Patty and Adam
Linda, Don’t know if you will remember me, but we went to school together. When I saw Mr. Poynter’s name in the paper, I was pretty sure that it was your Dad. As I read today’s paper, I found I was right. I am so sorry for your loss, but it is so wonderful that you have had him all these years. I read the previous condolences and although I did not know him personally, he must have been a very special person and a great Father. I remember you singing in school and what a beautiful voice you had. Your Dad and you must have had some wonderful times singing together.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Would love to hear from you,
Carolyn Wheeler Chambers
windyhollow@hotmail.com
Hi Linda,
I was sorry to learn of the loss of your dear Dad. You were so close to him as a young teenager. You were blessed to have a Dad like him. I remember how interested he was in you and Joyce, and your music. I was also shocked to see that your Mother and Joyce had passed away. I am so sorry.
I have wonderful memories of your family, and our friendship as young teeagers, and young mothers together.
Lovingly,
Phyllis Denton Grounds
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