Richard Marvin Poindexter

Richard Poindexter, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Bay McLaren Hospital in Bay City. He was born September 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Marvin Boyd and Martha Frances (Cagney) Poindexter. He had been employed by Mid-Michigan Industries since 1978. Richard was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, talented artist and loved oldies rock-n-roll. Richard is survived by his mother Martha Poindexter of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Susan Poindexter (Andi Christopher) of Mt. Pleasant; cousins, Kathy, Helene, and Mary; special friend, Pat Thering; numerous extended family members; and his Listening Ear and MMI families. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Poindexter in 1989; and special cat, Maggie. Richards private funeral will be streamed live on Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. from Richards tribute page on the funeral homes website. Joe Frankenfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made directly to MMI, 2426 Parkway Dr., Mt. Pleasant MI 48858, or Listening Ear, 107 E. Illinois, Mt. Pleasant MI 48858.

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