Gary Wayne Poynter

May 15, 1963 - March 8, 2020

GREENWOOD – Gary Wayne Poynter, age 56, of Greenwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1963 to Robert Dale and Annabelle (Matlock) Poynter. Gary graduated from Triton Central High School in 1981. He worked as a cardiac tech in the healthcare industry for many years. He also worked for Anthem as a supervisor. Gary was a member of Fairland United Methodist Church. He earned his black belt in martial arts. He enjoyed researching genealogy, drawing, and making home videos. Gary most of all cherished spending time with his family. Gary is survived by his children, Zachary Robert (Kacey) Poynter, Jade Anna Nicole Poynter, Daniel Schafer Poynter, and Trinity Miley Poynter; siblings, Randy Poynter, Sandra Michaelis, Brenda Pruitt, Tim Poynter, Kenny Poynter, Robin Stinger, Lisa Poynter, and Linda Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Annabelle Poynter; brothers, Michael Poynter and Robert Lee Poynter; and a sister, Teresa Poynter. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Fountaintown Christian Church, 797 W. Brookville Road, Fountaintown, IN 46130, with a Memorial Service immediately following at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the American Heart Association, 300 S. Riverside Plaza Ste 1200 Chicago, IL 60606-6637, Fairland United Methodist Church, 205 W. Washington St, Fairland, IN 46126, Donate Life America, 701 East Byrd Street, 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, or Riley Children's Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.