Chasteen Joseph “Chet” Poynter

Chasteen Joseph “Chet” Poynter, 81, of Keavy passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at his home.

Born June 7, 1937, in Laurel County, he was the son of the late Herman and Cleo Poynter.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving six years.

In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Poynter; three brothers: Luther “Red” Poynter, Gerald Poynter, and Jerry Ray Poynter; and three sisters: Geneva Nolan, Doris Reeves, and Edith Wells.

He leaves behind his daughter, Vicki (Wayne) Joseph of Hazard; granddaughter, Robin (Scottie) Whited of Lebanon, VA; granddaughter, Elisha (John) Morrow of Palm City, FL; grandson, Ben Joseph of Hazard; great-granddaughter, Hannah Guffey of Lebanon, VA; brother, Larry (Faye) Poynter of Corbin; sister, Fay Foley of Corbin; and beloved pet, Benjam; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and numerous friends.

He will be deeply missed.

A life celebration was held Monday, September 17, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial followed in Locust Grove Cemetery at Keavy with military rites conducted by the D.A.V. Chapter 158.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.hartfhcorbin.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Corbin was in charge of the arrangements.