Photo courtesy of Coker Funeral Home - Sanger
Sanger, Texas
Apr 30, 1969 – Sep 9, 2016
Captain Robert Louise Poynter, III of the University Park Fire Department was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016 in Royse City, Texas at the age of 47.
Captain Poynter was born in Utica, Michigan on April 30, 1969 and was the son of Robert Louis Poynter, Jr. and Mary Candice (Groh) Habersack. He was a graduate of the Frisco Fire Academy and started his career as a fireman with the University Park Fire Department and remained with the same department for 18 years.
Captain Poynter was a hardworking man, always giving his very best in everything he set out to accomplish. He was loyal. He was ever-ready, no matter what the situation presented. He loved serving the citizens of Dallas and belonging to his brotherhood of firemen.
If you knew Captain Poynter, you knew that as much as he held his department in high regard, there was one rank that was higher than Captain, and that was "Dad". He was a loving father and oh how he loved his three girls. They were his world. At any given time whether it be him doing the talking or someone else talking about his girls, his eyes lit up and a smile was on his face. His girls knew they were loved and cherished by their dad.
He leaves behind his three daughters, Nicole Diane Poynter of Sanger, Natalie Elizabeth Poynter of Sanger, and Addison Grace Poynter of Royse City, his mother and step-father Candy and Mark Habersack of Henderson, NV, his father and step-mother Bob and Merry Poynter of Flower Mound, three sisters Cheryl Ann Collar of East Aboga, AL, Jennifer Lynn Poynter-Willis of Henderson, NV, and Marga Michelle Rohlf of Fort Worth, two brothers, Ryan Ignacio Martinez of Fort Worth and Scott Andrew Poynter of Flower Mound.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the University Park Fire Department, 3800 University Blvd, Dallas, Texas. A memorial service honoring Captain Poynter will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd, Dallas, Texas. Rev. Dr. L. Nelson Bell, II will officiate the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: University Park Firefighters Association Local 2092
3419 Westminster Ave. PO Box 338
Dallas TX 75205
I just saw the episode on tv. My heart aches for the family. He seemed like such a wonderful man. It’s truly a loss to you and the community. Praying today and forever for the family.
Mom of a firefighter
August 08, 2020 | NC | Grandparent
Bob, I don't believe there could be anything worse than the experience of a parent losing a child. We've seen it's ravages to you and your family these past few years while trials and all kinds of other indignities have sped ignominiously by. But we've also seen that subtle softening that happens over time, where remembering the beauty and the good times with your son start to take over from the bad. We, your friends at PCT, truly hope this anniversary brings you and your family sweet...
James Gibbs
September 08, 2019 | Dallas, TX | Coworker
Robert, Our prayers are with you. God bless your precious children and keep them safely in his arms. On behalf of our son Brad and as Brad's parents we are proud that he had the chance to know you, serve with you, and that you always had his back. Your legacy will live on through Brad and through all of your fellow firefighters at University Park Fire Department. You will not be forgotten.
Paul and Kathy Zwaska
Paul & Kathy Zwaska
September 19, 2016 | Dallas, TX
Praying God's comfort and peace be upon you and your family. May faith and love sustain you all now and for the days ahead. With Heartfelt Condolences.
Catrina Dorsey
September 16, 2016 | Carrollton, TX
Rip may God wrap his arms around your girls and rest if your family.
September 16, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Barbara Underwood
September 15, 2016 | Alvarado, TX
Anonymous
September 14, 2016 | Dallas, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby & Judy Dixon
September 14, 2016 | Royse City, TX
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.
Carol Brzezinski
September 14, 2016 | Plano, TX