John Willie Poynter life came to an end on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 74. John was born on May 5 , 1950 in Franklin, Williamson County, TN. to the parents of Bani and Bessie Poynter.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughters, Sonya Windrow; Shelika (Terrance) Walker; sons; John (Sherry) Poynter, Jr. and Brad Poynter; grandchildren, ShaBree Dodson, Devonte' Poynter, Sheria Poynter, Chantelle Dodson, Sheridan Poynter, Sherae Poynter and Sharissa Draine; great grandchildren, Cayden Williams, Jaylen Jones, Saylor Jones, A'Ryiah Hambright and A'Ryan Dodson; sisters; Mary Lee Poynter, Louise Poynter, Annie Ruth Poynter, Dorothy Poynter, Linnie Poynter and Agnes Poynter; brother, Hardin (Sara) Poynter; nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
Mr. Poynter will lie in state on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 12 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home, 1408 Columbia Ave., Franklin, Tennessee.
Visitation with family, Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 11 until 12 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee.
Carmella blackmon sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for John Willie Poynter - November 13, 2024
From your nephew with love Derrick and Carmella Blackmon
Our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for the entire family and friends 💛 PATRICIA WESTON & FAMILY
To the entire Poynter Family; You have my deepest condolences & prayers on your loss, Shavon Jackson
Really hate that we lost such a class gentlemen and a tremendous co-worker and staple to our company-Mike Henry
I hate to lose such a good man Willie and I work side-by-side for approximately 30 years and he was a class act
To the Poynter family; I'm so sorry for your loss. I spent lots of time at his home years ago when he and his friend Peter Rabbit used to hunt. He was always nice and very funny. He will be greatly missed.
Our Condolences goes out to the entire Poynter family in the loss of your love one. 🙏🏾 ❤️ 🙏🏾
Love Emily Britton and Family and Michael Pope
To the children and Family sending our condolences to y'all in the loss of your love one stay strong love y'all The Roger Harris Family
To the children and Family sending our condolences to y'all in the loss of your love one stay strong love y'all
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers nephew and entire family. May he rest in paradise. Gone and not forgotten.
We send our Sincere condolences to the Poynter family through prayer and remembrance. John Will be missed in our community. Much love and respect. The Jimmy Johnson family.
Sending my deepest condolences to Shelika and the entire Poynter Family. You're in my prayers. I love you. Yolanda Oldham
Condolences to the Family in the loss of your love one
Dwight and Peggy Coffee
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