David Lamar Poindexter

September 7, 1925--July 3, 2015

Waveland, MS

David Lamar Poindexter, age 89, died on July 3, 2015 at his home in Waveland, Mississippi in the company of his family. His beloved wife of 67 years, Laurie Orr Poindexter, preceded him in death on April 15, 2014. David was a Marine who served in the South Pacific during World War II, and a chemical engineering graduate of the University of Michigan. He and Laurie raised 5 sons, and lived in Bay St. Louis from 1957 until 1991, weathering both Hurricane Betsey and Hurricane Camille. David retired in 1982 as a refinery manager of the Domino Sugar refinery in Chalmette, Louisiana. He and Laurie then began a 30 year retirement adventure, with Harbour Island and Bay St. Louis as their base and, later, Banner Elk, North Carolina as their second home. They travelled most of the world's continents together, and David rode his Gold Wing Motorcycle through most of North America, including Canada, Mexico and Alaska. While in Banner Elk, both were heavily involved as volunteers at the local community college, Lees/McRae, and with Meals on Wheels. They returned together to the Bay-Waveland area in 2012.

David was born on September 7, 1925 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Lamar Stratton Poindexter and Ione Biggers Poindexter. He was one of seven children and has one surviving sister, Mary Pugh, and numerous nieces and nephews in Chattanooga and across the United States. His son Stephen Poindexter died in 1995. His survivors include sons Michael (Sherry) Poindexter of Golden CO, D. Stratton (Helen) Poindexter of Bend, OR, Gregory (Cynthia) Poindexter of Waveland, MS and Bradley (Susie) Poindexter of Tuscaloosa, AL, as well as 6 grandchildren, Kathryn, Leigh, Elizabeth, David, Mary and Steven, 2 step grandchildren, Jason Hebert and Scott Kirby, 1 great grandchild, Max Riojas and 2 step great grandchildren, Jaidee Hebert and Sophia Hebert.

Davids remains will be cremated and interred with Laurie's in Bay St. Louis. Both of their names, along with son Stephen's, are entered in memory on the granite memorials of Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis. A private family service will be held.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Jul. 7, 2015.

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Kathleen Irvin-Agnew

March 11, 2016

David and Laurie were my parents best friends in Banner Elk, Don and Marina Irvin. Both have passed away now. My mom adored Laurie and the 4 of them had such wonderful adventures together. Every summer when I headed to the mountain to visit, my first stop was to see David and Laurie. I loved them both. Sincerely, Kathleen Agnew

John Wilkerson

July 9, 2015

Sorry to hear about your Dad. He lived a full life. He was a fine man, besides he put up with me around when I was a kid.

A. M.

July 8, 2015

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Les Pepperdene

July 8, 2015

Sincerest Condolamces.

Tony Compretta

July 7, 2015

Strat and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It sounds like he and your mom had a wonderful life together. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time. God's peace be with you.

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