Flint, Michigan
POINTER, Michael A. - Of Grand Blanc, age 68, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Mike Haines officiating. Per Mike's wishes cremation will take place following the service. Those desiring may make contributions to Calvary Christian Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mike was born in LaPorte, Indiana on February 3, 1943, the son of the late Delmar and Beulah (Hacker) Pointer. Mike married Dana Haven on February 2, 2008 at Calvary Christian Church. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School Class of 1961. He was an All State and All American football player, receiving a full athletic scholarship to the University of Michigan. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan. He played semi-pro football for the Hagerstown Bears in Maryland and was a football coach for Grand Blanc High School and Swartz Creek High School for several years. Mike loved trap shooting, hunting and was a member of the Linden Sports Club and the NRA. He attended Calvary Christian Church. Mike was a staunch Republican and was very proud of his country. Mike was employed by General Motors Corporation in Martinsburg, West Virginia as a Warehouse Supervisor for several years. He was an Insurance Agent for Massachusetts Mutual and Security First until his retirement. Surviving are wife, Dana; three children, Tracy (Gary) Fisher of Grand Blanc, LCDR Erik (Monica) Pointer, Navy, of Grand Blanc and Wendy Pointer of New York City; three step-children, Christina (Mike) Pittenger of Athens, Alabama, Carin (Brad) Baute of Verona, Kentucky and Erin (Kelly) Haven of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Abigail, Amelia, William and Eleanor Pointer; step-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Pittenger, Hannah and Hayden Baute, Jonathon, Jeremiah and Joelle Haven; sister, Connie (Neil) Markva of Springfield, Virginia; eight nieces and nephews. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Mike & I certainly had our differences, but I always appreciated his friendship & being a wonderful neighbor!!! You were a good person & Ill see you one of these days with Jesus I pray. You are missed!
Christine Robinette
May 14, 2020 | Rogersville, TN | Neighbor
Mike played for me and assisted me in coaching the Hagerstown Bears in 1970-71-72. He was a great member of the team, tough, strong, hard-working and loyal to a fault - all you could ask for in an assistant. We lost touch and over the years I've often wondered what happened to Mike, and although I'm saddened by the news of his passing, I'm pleased to know that he lived a full life. My sympathies to his family and may God bless Mike Pointer.
Hugh Wyatt
March 26, 2012 | Camas, WA
I worked with Mike at SFBC - really enjoyed my conversations about football and Michigan Football in particular! God Bless you and your family!
Michael Spleet
May 26, 2011 | Flint, MI
I am very sorry for your loss, I was Mike's Secretary at Security First for the last 3 years before he retired. I really enjoyed working with him, he had a great sense of humor. He will be sadley missed. May God Bless him.
Janet Primeau
May 25, 2011 | Montrose, MI
We graduated from Swartz Creek High with Mike. He was even in our wedding those many years ago. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the loss of Mike.
Perry and Judy Affeldt
May 20, 2011 | Venice, FL
"My father, Mike's Uncle, was extremely proud of Mike. I had visited with Mike only twice as an adult and came away each time wishing that I had gotten to know him better. God Bless You!"...Kent Pointer (Denver, CO)
Kent Pointer
May 20, 2011 | Bernie, MO
My memories of Mike go back many, many years when he would come with his family to visit our Grandma Pointer in my little hometown of Bernie, Missouri--also, Mike's father's hometown. It was always exciting when "the Michigan Bunch" came, and Mike, being a bit older than many of us cousins, was looked up to, admired and loved because he paid attention to all of us. We hung onto his every word. So sad to hear of his passing. May all of you be surrounded with God's peace and good memories...
May 20, 2011
I just heard about Mr. Pointer's passing today. Mr. & Mrs. Pointer took me in when I was young and treated me as one of their own. The love they displayed towards me has impacted my life in ways I can't even begin to explain. Mr. Pointer was someone I respected and looked up to. To Wendy, I only hope that I have grown to be half the man that he was. You are in my prayers.
Rob Nuckolls
May 19, 2011 | Davison, MI
Our deepest sympathies to all of this Family.. Dennis & Sara Schumaker
Dennis Schumaker
May 19, 2011 | Oswego, IL