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.