Albert E Poynter

Al, 89, of Danville, passed away at his home in the early hours of Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Visitation will be held 11:00 am Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 until the time of service at 1:00 pm at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE. Burial will follow in Stilesville Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his first wife, Barbara Robinson. The wearing of masks are highly recommended, but optional at all the services.

Al was born in Coatesville to the late Archie F. and Dora Alice (Petry) Poynter. He was a graduate of Darlington, In. High School. Al married Barbara Robinson Dec. 1, 1951, she preceded him in death Feb. 15, 1994. He later married Edna (Larison) Leonard Feb. 24, 1995. Although Al had been a licensed insurance agent with Poynter Insurance Agency of Danville for 33 years, his heart was that of being a farmer, which he enjoyed all of his life. Al was a member of Connection Pointe Church in Brownsburg, as well as serving his country in the United States Army National Guard during and after the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Edna, children, Kathie Caton of Danville, Linda (Jason) McCarty of Jamestown, Pamela (Kevin) Lone of Greencastle, Vicki Roseboom of Westfield, Brenda (Rick) Wagers of Franklin, Tn., 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, son-in-law, Jay Sharp of Indianapolis, and a brother, Leon (Marilyn) Poynter of Indianapolis. Al was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Sharp, 1 grandchild, and six brothers and sisters.