Jerry Poindexter

Jerry Poindexter was born May 21, 1939 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Roland Gilbert and Eliza Ruth Carroll Poindexter. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Tucker on December 25, 1960. He retired from Canadian National Railway after 32 years. He was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church, a Mason, the Moose Lodge, Elks Club, Amvets and served in the TN National Guard for 8 years. Jerry enjoyed riding to Pickwick Dam every day.

Mr. Poindexter departed this life on May 15, 2019 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 11 Months, 24 Days.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Poindexter; a daughter, Teresa Diane Wolfe (Allen Wyke); a sister, Diane R. Wooten (Gilbert); two brothers, Reggie R. Poindexter, Ricky Joe Poindexter (JoAnn); two grandchildren, Keyshia Garnier, Aeriel Tull; four great grandchildren: Alanna Robertson, Jayda Robertson, Carson Tull, Clarie Tull; a grt-grt-grandchild, Jaydan Robertson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Poindexter was preceded in death by a sister, Seretta Joan Hawkins.