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Paul Allen Poynor

September 29, 1949 ~ April 22, 2023 (age 73) 73 Years Old
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Obituary

Paul Poynor, 73, of Shirley, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at John L. McLellan Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock.

He was born September 29, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Sylvester and Betty Jo Sanders Poynor. On May 17, 2008, he married Wanda Anderson Poynor in Shirley.

Paul worked as a Supervisor with ConAgra Foods and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, and Disable American Veterans. In his free time, he enjoyed carving, leatherwork, and crafts and spending time with his family.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ellen Isabell Schembra Poynor, and a brother, Sylvester Leonard Poynor. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Poynor of Shirley, a daughter, Carol Elaina Willey and her husband Jeremy of Greenbrier, a son, Paul J. Poynor and his wife Misty of Ola, seven grandchildren, Dakota Freeman of Russellville, Shawnee Freeman of Dover, Jennifer Sparks, Jonathan Sparks (Alecsis), Shelby Sparks of Hot Springs, Carmen Poynor, and Micheal Poynor of Ola, five great-grandchildren, Payton Freeman of Dover, Abel, Alenna, and Addlynn Sparks of Russellville, and Bentley Holt of Dover, five sisters, Paula Cooke of Illinois, Carol Rednour and her husband Wayne of Illinois, Betty Poole and her husband John of Missouri, Patty Michels of Illinois, and Barbara Geischel of Illinois, a brother, Doug Poynor of Illinois, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as many friends and colleagues.

The family of Paul Poynor would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at John L. McLellan Veteran's Hospital for their compassionate care during his final days.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville, followed by burial with full military honors and Masonic Burial rights at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. An internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
April 26, 2023

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Humphrey Funeral Service (Humphrey Funeral Chapel)
2801 West Main
Russellville, AR 72801

Funeral Service
Thursday
April 27, 2023

10:00 AM
Humphrey Funeral Service Chapel
2801 West Main St
Russellville, AR 72801

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