Donald Wayne Poynter, 83, of Geneva passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Born in Corbin on May 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Delbert and Verla Parker Poynter.

Donald was a member of Geneva Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of McKinney Masonic Lodge #631. Donald retired from Keebler Cookies where he was a truck driver for over 30 years.

Donald is survived by his wife of 14 years, Veda Bastin Poynter; daughters: Sharon Cook, Patty Kuhus, Tabitha McClellan, and a special stepdaughter, Tracy (Larry) Salyers; stepson, Michael Wayne Smith; brothers: Bobby Poynter, Eugene Poynter, and Jimmy Poynter; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by sons: Todd Smith, Jimmy Poynter, and Donald Poynter; and a sister, Betty Baker.

Visitation is 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday at 1:00 PM with Bro. Gerald Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Robbins, Michael Bastin, Bobby Brown, Johnny Luster, Larry Salyers, and Jeff McWhorter.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.