Forrest E. Poindexter, 78, of Bruce, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at The Med in Memphis. Born February 1, 1936 in Pine Valley, he was the son of Milford F. and Nettie Mae Vanlandingham Poindexter. He was a member of Parker Baptist Church. A Baptist minister, he was retired from Kellwood Co. and maintenance supervisor for Coffeeville.
Surviving are son, Steve (Cathy) Poindexter, and daughter, Jan (Charlie) Spradling; grandchildren, granddaughters, Charlie Ann Spradling; Shadda (Jeremiah) Dunn, Bruce; Amanda (Josh) Bennett, Bruce; great grandchildren, Addison Bennett, Maggie Bennett, Sara Beth Dunn, Riley Joe Bennett, Jake G. Dunn, all of Bruce; brothers, Charles E. (Faye) Poindexter, Kosciusko, and Johnny Van (Linda) Poindexter, Olive Branch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy C. Thomas Poindexter.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Bruce.
His funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Morris and Bro. Joe Owens officiating. Interment will be in Parker Cemetery, Bruce.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com