Glenn Poynter
September 4, 1946 ~ September 2, 2020
Rev. Glenn Poynter, 73, of Columbus, passed away September 2, 2020 in Indianapolis surrounded by his family.
Glenn was born September 4, 1946 in Barren County, Kentucky, the son of Arthur Cecil and Clementeen England Poynter. He married the love of his life, Betty K. Bragg on September 14, 1963.
He is survived by his wife; his children David (Megan) Poynter of Pendleton, Connie (Bill) Burton and Sandra (Kevin) Condra both of Columbus; grandchildren Matthew Wooten, Brittany (Patrick Cole) Ray, Lori Burton, Cierra and Skylar Condra, Pvt. Nicholas Glenn Poynter, Lucas Glenn Poynter, Madison and Brayden Cecil; great-grandchildren who thought their great-grandpa hung the stars Brantley and Audryanna Ray, as well as Glenn was looking forward to meeting his expected great-granddaughter baby Charlotte; his siblings Arthur Von Poynter of Columbus, Louie (Katheryn) Poynter of Edmonton, Kentucky, Linda (Donald) Appleby and Terry (Linda) Poynter, both of Glasgow, Kentucky, Donnie (Donna) Poynter of Smith’s Grove, Kentucky, Ronnie (Priscilla) Poynter, Winford (Charlene) Poynter, and Roger (Judy) Poynter all of Glasgow, Kentucky; a sister-in-law Pat Poynter of Edmonton, Kentucky; his wife’s siblings Ruby and Bobby Scott of Columbus; and two aunts Pearl Tartar of Louisville, Kentucky and Flossie Houchens of Indianapolis; as well as many nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson Dillan Lee Condra; his siblings Ed and Patricia Poynter; as well as a sister-in-law Rosie Poynter.
Glenn retired from Golden Foundry, and was previously employed at Kohl’s. Glenn loved the Lord first and foremost, above all else. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord, pastoring the Lowell General Baptist Church for over 40 years. When his children were younger, for 4 ½ years Glenn would travel to Cave City, Kentucky every weekend to serve as pastor of Free Bethel General Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and loved meeting people. He never met a stranger, many Glenn met he grew to love as if they were his own family. Glenn was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved having fun with and teaching them all the things he could.
Due to the global pandemic, the family requires that all attendees wear masks and respect social distancing guidelines. Due to the size of Glenn’s immediate family, a private funeral will be conducted Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Lowell General Baptist Church with Rev. Lonzo Wiggington officiating. A stream of the funeral shall be available on the funeral home website. The public is invited to arrive between 1:30p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to be a part of the funeral procession and graveside services. Public visitation will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday September 7, 2020 at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses or Love Chapel thru the funeral home.
Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, brother, uncle, pastor, and friend. He will be deeply missed. He dedicated his life to making sure as many people as possible heard God’s message. Were you listening?
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Glen has always been a pastor I looked up to and admired. He never treated me with anything other than love respect and I will miss his smile and his compassion. I praise God that a soldier like him has gone home we will certainly miss him here.
Pastor Scott Harper
New Life Missionary Baptist Church
Glenn was one of a kind. He visited my mother in law every week. Don always came with him and Annie called Don “Spanky” It was the highlight of her week. They also visited my mom every week. Before he got sick he was mowing dad’s yard out of the kindness of his heart. Always smiling and happy! I will never forget him! He was a awesome man!🙏❤️❤️❤️🤗
Brother glen and brother gay ison were two men that led me to the Lord. Brother Glen gave me my first preaching appointment at Lowell when I announced my calling to preach . My heart is heavy for sister Betty and the family. Brother glen has work for the lord the majority of his life. And now has gained what he has taught us all for all these years. I will truly miss him as many will . I am grateful that God placed him in my life. I attribute alot that I have learned to him and praise God that I could call him brother. He truly is sheltered in the arms of God.
This is not good by but ill see you soon .
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One fine man.
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We have known Bro. Glenn many years and he will truly be missed.
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A good friend to all
Rev Glenn Poynter was a good man sure going to miss him. Always had a big smile on his face. He sure loved the Lord
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Roger and I will surely miss Glenn. We had a lot of good times together. There’s not enough room on here to write all the events that happened when we were together, but this one time tops it all. We were coming back from Norfolk, Virginia. Glenn was driving, Roger was in front seat with Glenn. They were just laughing and talking, Betty and myself was usual in the back seat.( probably praying) Roger said something that just hit Glenn wrong and he started laughing. Just like preaching,he could not stop laughing. Then Roger along with Betty and myself started laughing. Glenn was laughing so hard he started crying. Now remind you HE WAS DRIVING! All as sudden he just stopped right there in the middle of the interstate! Betty screamed GLENN what are you doing? He said I can’t see!! She said get this car off the road, he was trying, to move over, still laughing. Then he stops again I said Glenn get my side off the road too. This is just one of many stories we could tell but I’ll save the others till later. We didn’t get to take a trip together this year because of Covid, but he is seeing many more beautiful sties than what we ever saw down here. We love and will miss you Glenn.
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Betty, Allen and I are so sorry for your loss. We will forever remember that big smile Pastor Poynter displayed. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Allen and Linda Ping
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He was my pastor was there for me and my family after our parents died my heart is so broke I’m gonna miss all the picking on me he did love him and Betty so much
I loved Bro. Glenn he was such a great preacher and a good friend. We have been in many church services together. I always enjoyed visiting his church and staying in his home during revival and homecomings that I preached for him many years ago. I loved hearing him preach too. He will be truly missed
Tim and I appreciated Bro. Glenn so very much. He was our pastor for several years while we attended Lowell church. We even thought of him as our pastor when we’re attending the church in Spearsville where we live. One memory I have of Bro Glenn and will never forget, is when I had a friend that was in a serious accident. She was at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was not conscious and could not talk. Don’t know for sure she could hear anyone but Bro. Glenn went up there and had prayer with her. He never even meet her. That touched my heart. I so appreciated that. Also, Bro. Glenn was there when my dad passed away. That meant a lot to me. He preached both my mother in law’s and father’s in law’s funerals. Plus, when Tim and I renewed our vows on our 25th wedding anniversary, he married us again. He was a wonderful preacher and a true friend. We will never forget him. We will meet you by the river Bro. Glenn. RIP. ❤️
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I love and miss you grandpa💓 one thing that keeps playin over and over is your country accent and the way you say me and my moms name I will never forget your smile 💔 I LOVE YOU!!
Glenn, Happy Heavenly Birthday! Daddy just wanted your Family to Know he Loved you like His own Brother, even Thou he may not make it. To the funeral, He’s Home Grieving as You were. We Remember All The Times You came To Us and Prayed. Celebrate, Brother your In Glory Land Now.
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My family has know Glenn for many years and he worked with my dad and he did my mom and dad funeral and other family members, i worked with him at kohls and he always called me sis and told me he loved me and god was watching over me , he will be missed very much and a great person , heaven gain another angel, gone but never forgotten 💖
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I’ll always remember the fun times at water aerobics we had with Glenn. Lots of fun!!
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David and family – we are so very sorry for your of your father. You are in our prayers.
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My long time friend and brother in the Lord. We worked many years(30 or more) at Golden foundry. Glen was a friend to all. God needed another Angel in Heaven so he took brother Glen. God saw that he was getting tired and a cure was not to be,so he put his arms around him and whispered,”Glen come unto me” with tearful eyes we watched him suffer and slowly fade away,although we loved him dearly we could not make him stay. He had many roles throughout his life,Husband,Father,Pastor and friend. Our hearts are saddened in knowing that such a good life had to end. A golden heart has stopped beating,hard working hands are at rest but our sadness is lifted in knowing he did his very best. Rest In Peace brother Glen,your long time friend,and brother in Christ : BERT MIZE
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I cherish every memory made in fellowship at Lowell Baptist Church ❤️ I am welcomed as family by all and especially cherish the heartfelt love from Pastor Glen and his beautiful wife 🤗 I know our 💔 is Heaven’s gain. Assured that GOD’S Will in Pastor Glen’s homecalling was fore known and fore ordained. I have been praying for him, Betty,and all, since I knew of his need for 🙏. How can one put into words the heartfelt loss of such a man of GOD? Time and words are not enough 😥😢😪 In a time when solid, firm,sound preaching is hard to find, Pastor Glen Poynter is going to be sorely and sadly missed. I love you all Church family as n will continue to pray and trust JESUS CHRIST for your every need and comfort💝 Keep a seeking 👁️ toward the sky and an👂for a 📯 as CHRIST can and may return before the day Dawn’s or the night falls. GOD bless and keep you all in HIS Arms of Sweet Deliverance 🕊️💦❣️📖⛪⚓
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Very wonderful man of God. Lord bless and comfort the family.
He was a true man of God, and was loved by everyone. He always lifted me up when I got to visit the church and hear him preach. I along with ever that knew him loved him and and will never forget him, Rest In Peace Bro Glen , you now know what it feels like to see the Lord face to face something you prayed for and lived your life for.
GOD has recieved a very special angel..you will be missed by so many..prayers for you betty MAY GOD watch over you and help you get thru this very sad time
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Prayers be with you and fill you with peace beyond understanding than comes from Our Lord Jesus Christ. No words can express the sadness I felt when Judy told me he was sick. I pray for healing for all of you. I know comfort comes when we are assured that his loved the Lord & that he was prepared. He always had that smile in his face & it was a kind of smile that shows the peace & love of God. A gentle man is what I remember when we met. I fell in love with the girls when I got to babysit. Lord bless you all with the peace, love & comfort in you loss.
He will remain in each of you children & grandchildren you will see him in each other. Keep the fond memories always. Love & God Bless you all.
I am praying for Betty and all the family that you continue to lean on God during this time. I know how hard it is to bury your husband but when we know they are with the Jesus they have preached about for many,many years then it is much easier. Glenn was a great man.I always enjoyed the revivals I heard him preach and when he came to home comings. As the song says Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done. Well you Glenn Poynter sure did a good job with all the work you have done. You will be missed by so many people. Love and hugs for each of you.
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I met Pastor Glenn when I was 12. He and his family made us feel apart of their family. I will always be thankful to have had met Glenn. He stood by my family in the most difficult times. His guidance and love will always be remembered. Until we meet again. I WILL meet you by the river.
So sorry to family and friends. Glenn was my cousin (my mother was Lenora Arms…sister of Clematine) Very much appreciated his coming from Columbus to Anderson when my parents were ill. A good man. Carolyn Arms Kruse
Brother Glen has always been there for my family,My parents was members of his church,when they both got sick with cancer Glen came by to visit them every day they loved Glenn and Betty they were like family ,When my husband got real bad Glen came and seen him too,and helped me after he past he knew I didnt have a dime to my name,Glen was there for anyone who needed him and never turn no one away, Glen I will miss you but I know your in a much better place, you were a good man a good family man you will be missed by many
Bro Glenn was one of the kindest men I have ever known! He will be greatly missed by everyone! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his church family!
I was in the water exercise class at Total Fitness for the last few years. We all appreciated his great sense of humor and gentle nature. His devotion to God was very evident in his speech and actions. His life was such a blessing to those around him. You are all in my prayers that Hod would give you His peace and comfort. Debbie Mcintyre
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Bro Glen was a great man of God. He has preached a few of my family`s funerals. I will never forget when he preached my Great grand daughters funeral. He had tears in his eyes. He will be missed
Bro Glenn was a man who actually lived what he preached and i have always admired him. After Dad passed he always visited us at moms to make sure she was okay and to pray with us. Sure gonna miss his beautiful smile and his teasing. Till we meet again
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Betty and family, you have my sympathy in the loss of Glenn. He has moved on the that Better place. I visit your church with my sister-in-law, Jannoice when I’m in
Columbus. When I come again it will not be the same without him. He was always so friendly and happy. Look to God for comfort! Joyce Wilson
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Glenn you will be missed You was a great man
We will meet again. The jones family
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We love and miss you bro Glenn you will forever be in our hearts. We had many wonderful years at lowell general Baptist church.
I send my condolences to Glenn’s wife Betty and to all his family. Glenn was a wonderful,caring man and will be missed. He came to visit my late husband several times. My husband gave Glenn a couple of sprouts off our Red Delicious Tree, he was looking forward to eating those apples. I am so sorry that he will never get to try them. RIP Brother Glenn.
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Glenn was sooo much a huge part of our lives, being my Pastor for 37 years, a great friend , Spiritual Leader, He was here in Florida in February and his last words ever spoken to me was [(This Is Not Goodbye Its So Long For Now) never fathomed it would be our last to see Glenn on this earth , my world is crushed , Prayers to all the family , and Lowell Church – Michael
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Brother Glenn would aggravate me no matter where he saw me…Walmart or at a funeral home. After aggravating me he would talk to me about God. He baptized me years ago. I have a lot of respect for him. Brother Glenn was a great man. I have many memories of him and his family that I will always cherish.
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GLENN WAS OUR PASTOR AND VERY GOOD FRIEND, HE WAS A JOY TO BE AROUND, AL;WAYS KIDDING YOU ABOUT SOMETHING. WE LOVED PLAYING ROOK WITH HIM & BETTY, IT BREAKS OUR HEART TO SEE HIM GO BUT WE KNOW HE’S IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, CHARLES & JANET HOUCHENS
Prayers for Betty and family. Glenn has been a family friend and pastor for years. He will be missed. RIP
Our hearts are broken Glenn’s been a big part of our lives for many many moons always been there for us in so many ways and taught us quite a bit you were some one to look up to such a wonderful Godly man we are truly gonna miss you …I’m so sorry Betty and the family..Hugs Faith and Love
Until we meet at the river , Pam Huff Martin
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Bro.Glenn was a great man of GOD and a true friend to my daddy Roger Ballard.Thank you,Brother Glenn for all your years off faithfulness.
Sending our love and prayers! Thank you Glenn!
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Dad I have a trillion memories of you but I needed many many more. Hard to navigate thru this world without you in it. We are struggling to breath without you here. Love and miss you more than you will ever know. I love you with all my heart.
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