James Alden Poynter

James Alden Poynter age 48, of Corbin, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many entered into the restful arms of the Lord on May 17, 2008 due to a massive heart attack.
He was preceded in death by a beloved son, Daniel Poynter; grandparents, Tony and Dorothy Turrentine, Siler and Florence Poynter.
He is survived by his wife Susan Poynter; father and step-mother, Al and Mossie Poynter; mother, Norma Ramsey; children, Monica Clontz, James Paul Poynter, Jennifer Beach, and Vince Lewis; grandchildren, Ashly, Bryanna, Hayley, Hope, John, and Riley; three sisters, Donna Thomas, Mary Poynter, and Toni Poynter; two brothers, Dale Ramsey and Sam Poynter; as well as many family and friends. He will be remembered for his love of all people and love of life, but most of all for his smiling face and open arms of love.
Funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 11am at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Visitation on Monday, May19th, from 6-9pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
Messages of condolence may be written to the family by logging on to vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com