Richard Calvin Poynter, 67, of Horse Cave, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Richard was born November 9, 1953 to the late William Harry “Buddy” Poynter and Nina Mae “Louise” Fancher Poynter. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers. William “Cowboy” Poynter and Darrell Steve Poynter.
Richard was a self-employed farmer and served in the United States Army .
Richard is survived by his wife Melinda Poynter of Horse Cave. A daughter Sherry Branstetter and companion Roger Shive of Horse Cave. Three grandchildren. Kaden Shive, Brandon and Travis Branstetter. Three sisters. Tammy Poynter of Savoyard, Brenda McReynolds of Rockfield and Patricia (Danny) Atwell of Hardyville.
Funeral services for Richard Poynter will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday at Butler Funeral home in Edmonton with burial in the Buck Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday and after 9:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Due to the current covid pandemic all attendees will be asked to wear a mask or other face covering.
Butler Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted to the care of Mr. Poynter. Please share your messages of condolence with the family at www.butlermemorials.com.
