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Herbert M. Poynter, Lt. Col. U.S.A.F (Ret.), age 79, of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born on January 16, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, to Henson and Nellie Poynter. He married Retha Savage on September 23, 1950, in Clarksburg, WV. She preceded him in death on March 9, 1996, after 45 years of marriage. Mr. Poynter was a pilot and instructor during the Korean Conflict and The Vietnam War. He was stationed with Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Omaha, NE, where he retired after 23 years of devoted service to his country then located to Albuquerque in 1977 as the franchisee of Godfather's Pizza in New Mexico and West Texas. During his retirement, he returned to his passion of flight and founded the Lobo Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Albuquerque. Surviving is his second wife, Ann Bazan Poynter, of Albuquerque whom he married on August 2, 1997. Also surviving are his daughters, Teresa A. Vierregger and her husband, Roger, of Springfield, NE, Susan A. Meline and her husband, Mike, of Albuquerque; sons, Steven G. Poynter and his wife, Kim, of Albuquerque, Gregory A. Poynter and his wife, Vicky, of Livingston, TX; grandchildren, Mikayla Vierregger and Alyssa Vierregger, Madeline Settle and Cameron Settle, Grant Meline, Jason Poynter, Chrissy Poynter, Angie Poynter, Cede Lindley and Ryne Lindley; brother, Robert Poynter and his wife, Ellen, of Pensacola, FL; as well a numerous friends and family. He was preceded in death by his sister, Madeline Poynter; brothers, Noel and Drexel Poynter. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. A Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste 300, 87111, Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque, PO Box 26666, 87125 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2021 Girard SE Ste 201, 87106. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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