SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1011
In Memory
of
John Dolan Poynor
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of John Dolan Poynor of Big Lake on
May 17, 2015, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 5, 1955, to D. D. and Darlyne Poynor,
"Buddy" Poynor grew up in Big Lake and graduated from Reagan
County High School in 1973; he attended diesel technician school
in Irving before returning to his hometown to work in the family
business, eventually taking over for his father and successfully
operating D. D. Poynor Construction for many years; at the time
of his death, he served as a county commissioner for Reagan
County and a board member for the Big Lake Economic and
Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Poynor enjoyed a rewarding marriage of more
than four decades with his wife, the former Letha Durden, and he
was a devoted father to their children, J. D., Amy, and Whitney;
he later knew the joy of welcoming five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren into his cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating an adventurous spirit, Mr. Poynor
was an avid motorcycle rider and pilot; moreover, he selflessly
and graciously volunteered his time by flying more than 100
missions for Angel Flight, a nonprofit organization that
provides free air transportation for people with medical travel
needs; a man of faith as well, he was a regular presence at First
Baptist Church of Big Lake; and
WHEREAS, Kind and generous in nature, Buddy Poynor
exhibited great compassion and concern for individuals in need
and brightened the lives of all those who had the privilege of
knowing him, and they will always carry him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Dolan
Poynor and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife of 42 years, Letha Poynor; to his children,
J. D. Poynor and his wife, Carrie, Amy Evans and her husband,
Kelly, and Whitney Brandon and her husband, Jacob; to his
parents, D. D. and Darlyne Poynor; to his brother, Joe Poynor and
his wife, Debbie; to his mother-in-law, Shirley Hoffman and her
husband, Cotton; to his grandchildren, Bethany, Makenzie, and
Taylor Poynor, and Alex and Aundrea Evans; to his
great-grandchildren, Kaizley and Jaylynn; to his aunt, Ruth
Franklin; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of John Dolan Poynor.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate