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1927
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2017
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Maury Dexter Obituary
Simi Valley, CA
Maury Dexter died on 5/28/2017. Born Morris Gene Poindexter 6/12/1927 in Paris, Arkansas. Preceded in death by his mother Emma Foster Poindexter, father William Henry Poindexter and brothers Foster , William and James. He is survived by his neice Constance Durkin of Arkansas. A member of the Director's Guild since 1936, he once directed 20 films in a year's time for 20th Century Fox. By the 60's , he had his own production company, but the apex of his career came when he became a director for Michael Landon's "Little House on the Prairie" and " Highway to Heaven"
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Roland Feola
February 27, 2020
I didn't know you but your work on highway to heaven and little house on the prarie will live forever.. these shows are timeless and have touch peoples hearts for generations and generations to come.. thank you sir. you made your mark and it continue to grow..
Lori Hartin
July 6, 2017
I will miss your big smile and warm heart (oh! And your sweatshirts with matching bandannas!) Lori Hartin
June 26, 2017
It was lovely to have known you, Maury. Many thanks for your generosity and your time. With much love, Susan your florist friend in Simi Valley.
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