Lester Gillman “Gil” Poynter, age 65 of Fountain Run, departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on August 30, 1960 to the late Talbert E. and Maxine Poynter. He was married to his loving wife, Brenda Sue Brooks Poynter, until they were parted by her passing on June 10, 2025.

Gil enjoyed a fulfilling career spanning many years as a skilled machinist and dedicated maintenance worker, contributing his talents to RR Donnelly, Dana Corporation, and Magna before retiring. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church, where he found fellowship and faith. Above all, Gil cherished his family deeply and had a true passion for the great outdoors! Nothing brought him more joy than spending time hunting and fishing, where he felt most at peace.

He leaves to honor his memory— his sons, Lester M. Poynter of McCall, Idaho and Justin Poynter (Tiffany) of Knob Noster, Missouri; grandchildren, Matthew Hurt (Breanna), Phoenix Poynter and Dallas Poynter; great-grandchildren, Brayleigh Dyer, Owen Hurt and Blakelynn Hurt and his sisters, Linda Rigdon, Sheena Martin (Doug) and Teresa Chisim (W.T.). Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Danny Dale and Ernest Lee Poynter.

The interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

The family requests all memorial contributions be made to: Patton Funeral Home—Lester Gillman “Gil” Poynter Memorial Fund, PO Box 318, Cave City, KY 42127, for assistance with funeral expenses.

VISITATION

12 PM—2 PM, Friday, January 2, 2026

Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE

2 PM, Friday, January 2, 2026

Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME CAVE CITY CHAPEL

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