Paul Howard Poindexter

August 28, 1947 - January 21, 2020

Paul Howard Poindexter was born in Burntcorn, Monroe County, Alabama, to the union of Nancy Jane Lett Poindexter and Samuel M. Poindexter on August 28, 1947. He graduated from Thornton High School in 1966. He worked for District 149 for 37 years before retirement. He liked to travel with his sister, Naomi. His latest travel was to Atlanta, Georgia to visit one of his favorite nieces, Connie. He loved music. He frequently accompanied his wife on her job to concerts. Paul dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized May 5, 1968. He became a ministerial servant August 10, 2017. He attended the West Harvey congregation. One of the things he loved the most was the field ministry, door to door and carts, where he was able to tell others about his love for Jehovah. He met and married his loving wife Rhoda in 2006. They met on the dance floor. He loved to step. Paul fell asleep in death on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at RML Specialty Hospital. Preceding him in death was his mother Nancy Jane Lett; father Samuel M. Poindexter; brothers Thomas Poindexter, Joseph Poindexter, Ernest Poindexter, Jethro Poindexter, Matthew Poindexter, and Forrest Poindexter; sisters Naomi Watts, Ruth Poindexter, Lizzie Kate MaGhee, and Mattie Lee Poindexter. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 14 years, Rhoda; his four stepchildren George Mason (Christina), Derrick Mason (Cheryleen), Clayton Ramsey and Ariane Ramsey; nine step grandchildren which includes one grandchild he raised, Davaun Flowers; two spiritual daughters Christie Harvey and Nicky Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.