GARY LEE POYNOR, 69, passed away on Dec. 2,
2022 in Abilene, TX, with interment at Elmwood
Memorial Park.
Gary was born March 2, 1953 in Ranger, TX to
Wesley and Johnnie Poynor. He graduated from
Ranger High School in the Class of 1971. After
graduation, Gary joined the U.S. Army & proudly
served his country. He attended Howard Payne
University from 1974-1976 and Hardin Simmons
University from 1984-1986 receiving his bachelor's
degree. Gary married the love of his life Kathy
Haught in May of 1977 & the two spent 45 blissful
years together. During his life, Gary was a truck
driver for many years and worked for Ken Poynor's
office from 1990-2022. He was a long-time member
and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. Gary loved
the Lord and his family. Gary was very loved and
will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Poynor; his son,
Brian Poynor and wife Lindsay; four grandchildren,
Hunter, Acelyn, Blaze, & Gentry; his brother, Ken
Poynor (RHS-1970) & wife Dolores; one niece, Carolyn
Petrencik & husband Scott; two nephews, Matt Poynor
and wife Traci, and Adam Poynor; and many other
relatives and friends.