Jerry Lee "Roscoe" Poindexter

Franklin, NC - Jerry Lee "Roscoe" Poindexter, age 63, of Guffie Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 in a local hospital. Born in Macon County, he was the son of Albert Poindexter. He was married to Katherine (Kathy) Poindexter for 29 years. He was shipping manager for Zickgraf/Shaw Hardwood for 40 years. He loved hunting, fishing, working in the yard and his farm animals.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Sonja Roberts of Weaverville, NC and Angela Moore of Trinity, NC; one son, Chris Cox of Franklin, NC; one sister, Joan Shepherd of Sylva, NC and five brothers, Joe, Harve, Denny, Benny and Edward Dills, all of Franklin, NC. Five grandchildren, Shaelyn and Elijah Roberts and Kara Moore and Brian and Christy Cox also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Poindexter.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Potts officiating. Burial will be in Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be F. P. Bodenheimer, Jr., Rick Cook, Chris Norton, Charlie Dowdle, Joe Dills and Harve Dills. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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