of Paragould, AR
September 11, 1942 - December 1, 2023
Wallace ''Wally'' Poynor, 81, of Paragould, AR went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023 in Jonesboro, AR. He was born in East Praire, MO on September 11, 1942 to Wallace and Pauline Poynor. He proudly served our country in the United State Marine Corps and was an active officer of Dunklin County Law Enforcement. He was a member of Osceola First United Methodist Church. Wally is survived by his daughter, Allison (Les) Myrick; life time partner, Cherri Sligh; grandchildren, Drake Day, Porter Myrick, Preston Myrick, Peyton Myrick and Presley Myrick; brothers, Bob Poynor, Larry Poynor and Steve Poynor and sister, LaWanda McMillian. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eddy Poynor and Perry Poynor and sister, Alfreda Fryer.
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33 Condolence(s)
David Diveley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
I’m sorry I missed this when it happened. I always found Wally to be a pleasure to work with. A real professional and a genuinely nice guy. May he rest in peace.
Patt Sharp
Friday, December 8, 2023
Wally was a wonderful person and great friend. My late husband, Judge Stephen Sharp, would’ve also bragged on Wally’s being an excellent law-enforcement officer, Marine, and caring public servant. They shared some favorite authors and good conversations. Wally and his loved ones are in my prayers.
Danny and Jessica Bridges
Friday, December 8, 2023
Words cannot express how lucky we were to have known Wally.
He knew our families even before we were born, we considered him uncle Wally.
Wally you will forever be missed
David Cross
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Condolences from myself and The Blytheville Police Department. Wally was a great leader and mentor, he will be missed.
Lynette Whitfield
Thursday, December 7, 2023
You were a very good man. I remember when you gave me a ride home this year. Rest up my friend ??
Lillard Hale Family
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all
Trish Chailland
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Trisha Chailland And Bret Chailland Going to miss you R,I,P
Mitzi Medsker
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Wally was my and he will be greatly missed!
james foster
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wally was a great guy and he will be missed.
Dana Holliman
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Willie Moore
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wally,he taught me a lot about people and life.I have been proud to have known you!!!!
Kim Silva
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wally may you rest in peace. I know you will be missed. I will always remember seeing pics of you in your uniform and how proud aunt Pauline & uncle Dude were of you. You were a good man.
Kim Silva
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wally may you rest in peace. I know you will be missed. I will always remember seeing pics of you in your uniform and how proud aunt Pauline & uncle Dude were of you. You were a good man.
Donna Boshell
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Love you all
Joyce Hilderbrand
Monday, December 4, 2023
I knew Kennett's Deputy Chief Poynor while working at the Justice Center for just a little while a few years ago. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man. I will never forget the picture of Barney Fife that hung in his office. It made me smile. Quite a sense of humor. R I P Mr. Poynor. You will be missed. Prayers for his family.
pam burton
Monday, December 4, 2023
Thank you Wally for all you done for me in my time of police needs thru my business and personal life!!! but most of all for your friendship!!! yes we will all miss you dearly but you can rest and enjoy your family gone before you now. ?? R.I.P. my FRIEND Love you
Jeff Bland
Monday, December 4, 2023
It was an honor to meet and know Wally and the Poynor family. He will always be remembered.
Jarrett Bullock
Monday, December 4, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Wally at the Sheriff's Office for many years as well as my tenure as Chief at the Malden PD. He was always willing to listen, give
advice and laugh. I appreciate your friendship. Thank you for your devotion to service to this country and our community.
pam winkle
Sunday, December 3, 2023
wally u have always been a wonderful friend but the last 5 months or so i could not have made it without you being there for me thru a difficult time your were like an angel sent to me and i know you will continue to watch over me, you hold a very special place in my heart and i will miss you deeply my friend. so fly high wallly . I will miss you
Keith Green
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Great Man and Officer. Rest in Peace
Liz Pendergrast
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Prayers for the Poynor families.
Mr. & Mrs LeRoy Holmberg - MSgt retired
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Gone but not forgoten. Wally you were a man bigger than life. You touched more lives than anyone can count I will always remember with joy while working for you listening to you and my husband talk about the days in the Marines. The laughter, the good times and bad. You 2 taught me so much in life about integrity and honor. You will be greatly missed.
RIP my friend until we all meet again SemperFi.
Marianne Breeds & Don Breeds
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Wally was an amazing person. At 81 he was so active. We were so lucky to have him in our lives. Bless your Family and remember the good memories with him. I know Marianne and I will.
Belinda Prince (Kemmett)
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Thank you for being the man we could all rely on. You will be truly missed,
Michelle Clifton
Saturday, December 2, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. Prayer for you all.
Diane and Bill Brewer
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Allison,
Bill and i thought the world of Wally. Every time we were around him he was so kind, Loved your whole family!!!! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob and Bonida, Larry , LaWanda and your entire family.
Love ya,
Diane and Bill
Lisa and Charles Holtsclaw
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Carole McAnally
Saturday, December 2, 2023
So sorry for your families loss.He will be missed.Prayers for all the family ,may Jesus be with all of you at this sad time.
Kay Trenthem
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Allison so very sorry for your loss. It is a hard thing to have to go through losing your father. Remember the good times. All my love Kay.
Teresa Reynolds Hamilton
Saturday, December 2, 2023
To all the family,
My sisters, Geneva, Linda and I send our deepest condolences! You all are in our prayers! God bless you all!
Shirley Jean George
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Thank you Wally for serving our Country!
Prayers for your family.
Harry Gaddis
Saturday, December 2, 2023
DCSO 381 what a great man and a good friend. I remember when I work at the sheriff office with him. 381 will be missed will never forget him. One day I will meet you in heaven my brother. DOSO 381 Wally. RIP. EOW 12/01/2023
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. The Douglass'