Charleston, South Carolina
POINDEXTER, John Lt. Col. John Edward Poindexter, USMC (Ret.), 76, of Summerville, husband of Lois Dent Poindexter, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday at Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville. Burial will be at Quantico...
Read MoreI was deeply sadden to learn of John's passing. I had the honor of being his Battalion Sergeant Major in 1968-69 of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines in Vietnam. will always remember his kindness and sense of humor.
Leo Tucker
January 08, 2008 | Las Vegas, NV
Semper FI, Sir..
RVN 68-69
(Cpl) Doug Scrivner
January 08, 2008 | Hamilton, OH
Lois and Ami--I was so sad to read of John's ( Colonel's ) death. In all my years in education, I've never met anyone like Colonel P. He was an exceptional teacher and a wonderful person. John never failed to ask about my boys and expressed interest in their lives. We exchanged many "grand horse" stories, Ami. He was always so proud of you and beamed when he talked about you.
Ed and I will keep you in our prayers. We'll always remember John and his friendly ways. We could...
Kay Humphries
January 08, 2008 | Lyman, SC
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Paula Pow
January 08, 2008 | Nashville, TN
There are not many teachers that leave as lasting an impression on his students as Col. Poindexter. From having him come to class in full uniform, to stopping by to see him mowing the grass in that great straw hat, he never failed to make an incredible impression! I wish I'd had the chance to see him more recently, but I will always remember him being the most inspirational, entertaining, and devoted teacher!
Susan Glenn
January 08, 2008 | Goose Creek, SC
We are so sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts are with you and Amy. Kris & Vance Stillinger
Kris Stillinger
January 08, 2008 | Sebastian, FL
It was always a pleasure and a joy being with John.He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with the family.Wih great respect
James Britton
January 08, 2008 | Hobe Sound, FL
The Colonel was a fine man and officer. I had the privilege of serving under him in Vietnam as a Platoon Commander, as a S-3A, and he offered the command of a company. In all capacities he never dropped the ball.
Captain Wayne T.Haaland, USMCR,(ret.)
Wayne Haaland
January 08, 2008 | Anaheim Hills, CA
I am so sorry and deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved Mr. Poindexter.
‘Col. P’ was brilliantly witty, interesting & fun, and the contagious enthusiasm with which he approached teaching made it my first experience in a ‘college-like’ environment. His magnetic charm and sincere appreciation for knowledge made students genuinely want to be there to interact with and learn from him (of course, his hilarious animated jingles never hurt either).
As we all...
Tanya Niketas
January 08, 2008 | Atlanta, GA
