Arthur Linville Poindexter, age 76, of Troy, originally from Barbourville, KY, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2021. He retired from Delphi/Inland after 30 years. Spent years as a Deacon at the Dayton Gospel Temple thru two buildings. He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Jackie Poindexter of Troy. Raised four great sons: Arthur L Poindexter, Jr., and Kristi Massie of Springfield, David and Shiloh Poindexter, James Poindexter and Robert Poindexter and Dawn Gray, all of Troy. Also 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Reed and Meadie Poindexter, five brothers and two sisters. He was known for his advice and jokes to many. He enjoyed talking about growing up in Kentucky and the changes of moving to Dayton. Always ready to teach anything from life issues, car repair to house and yard maintenance.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Baird Funeral Home in Troy, 555 N. Market Street, Troy, OH. Burial service will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
The family requests those attending dress casually in honor of Smiley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.