Raymond Odell Poynter 65 of Haywood, Kentucky went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 a sudden illness. He was a member of the Servant Valley Baptist Church in Cave City ,Kentucky. Raymond was the first born to parents, Roy Poynter, Jr and Virginia Newton Poynter, which preceded him in death. He was a former Paramedic with the Barren Metcalfe EMS, worked at the Glasgow Fire Department, Haywood Fire Department and the Cave City Fire Department. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on numerous projects as he was a jack of all trades.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janice Abston Poynter; three children, Randy Poynter of Georgia, Glenda Poynter ( Alicia) of Glasgow and Sherry Burrell of Center; one brother, Kelly Poynter( Joyce) of Cave City; one sister, Kathy Sue Peden of Cave City; one sister in law, Wanda Pursley ( Harold) and a brother in law, Danny Abston( Shelli); seven grandchildren, Destiny, Hailey, Lydia, Jaylob, Elizabeth, Lynlee and Gage and three great- grandchildren.
In addition to his parents,, he was preceded in death by one brother in law, Donnie Peden; one nephew, C Justin Abston and father and mother in law, William Alton and Alta Sheffield Abston.
Funeral services for Raymond Odell Poynter will be held at 11AM Monday, November 21, 2022 at the A F Crow and Son Funeral Home with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 8PM and on Monday morning until time of service at the funeral home.
A. F. Crow and Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted in the care of Mr. Poynter. Please share your condolences with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com.
