Captain James Bernard (Bernie) Poindexter, III, 66, US Navy retired, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia.

He was born August 11, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia and he was the son of the late Dr. James Bernard Poindexter, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Thompson Poindexter.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife, Pama LaFon Poindexter; children, David (Amy) Poindexter of South Carolina, Johnna Poindexter of Washington state, Megan (Scott) Stone of Maryland and Korrin Danko of Shenandoah Junction; grandchildren, Camille and Becket Poindexter, Taylor Michener and Harbor Stone; great-grandson, Leo Poindexter; beloved sisters, his twin, Mary (Steve) Williams, Metta Poindexter and Jeanie (Bill) Bartlett all of Huntington, WV; his nieces Nikki (Ronald) Reed and Laura Urban; very special aunt, Sally Davis and many cousins.

Bernie retired from the Navy after 34 years of active duty in places like Hawaii, Okinawa, Japan, San Diego, Iraq and many years in the D.C. and Maryland area, before retiring to West Virginia. He was a special person who always had a smile and so many friends it is impossible to count. He was a life member of the American College Healthcare Executives and a member of the Tuscarora Gun Club in Maryland. Many people remember him as an excellent banjo player and for his love for great whiskey.

Services will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:00 am at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV with Chaplain Tony Pirrone officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 6-8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066, Durham, NC  27715 or online at www.glioblastomafoundation.org