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James Pointer Obituary
James "Jack" Harlon Pointer, 67, of Iola passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007 in Bryan. A memorial service is set for 12 p.m. Saturday, August 4 at the Iola Community Center with his son, Jason Pointer, officiating.
Jack was born March 30, 1940 in Bedias to Clinton and Gladys Buckalew Pointer. He graduated from Bedias High School in 1958 then joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 thru 1962. He retired from teaching with 20 years of service with the Windham School District in 2005. He was a member of the Iola American Legion Post No. 146. He loved golfing, fishing and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bobby and Billy Pointer.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Linda Pointer of Iola; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Cynthia Pointer of Jos, Nigeria; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jack Crouch of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Wil Fisher and Jordan Pointer; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Hazel West, Brenda Keck, Carol and Walkoviak, all of Iola; Wanda and Jerry Vinton of Bryan and Jean and Earl Spicer of Houston; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Junior Pointer, B.G. Moon and Belinda Pointer and Ray and Marta Pointer, all of Iola; and special friends, John and Patricia Dutton and children of San Antonio.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home of Bedias is in charge of arrangements.
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Carol DeBose
August 7, 2007
To the Pointer family
You have my sympathy on the loss of a fine person. We worked together for many years and Jack never forgot to ask about my family or show concern for any of his co-worker. His spirit lives on in each one of you and let God be your strength. I am praying for all of you.
Carol Love DeBose
Sue Wren Jones
August 6, 2007
My thoughts are with all of the family. Just know that Jack is in a better place and that someday you will all be with him again. I went to school with Jack in Iola.
The McKinney's
August 5, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time. Alot of fond memories of the time we all had together over the years are very heart warming. Jack will certainly be missed. We love you.
The McKinney's
Lisa Akin
August 4, 2007
Linda, Jason, and Jennifer,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. Your family is in our prayers.
Lisa Rivers Akin
Judy Horton
David P. Marion
August 3, 2007
To express our deep sympathy to you in your loss. We thank you "Jack" for serving our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Because of you and other young men and women we have our freedon in this great country. Thank you for also being in the education field for our children. May God's Speed Be With You "Jack". Thank you for also being a member of The American Legion, Iola Post 146.
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