Rick Allan Poynter, 67, Springfield, MO, formerly of Cowgill, Lathrop and Hamilton, MO, passed away on December 1, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Rick was born on July 8, 1955, in Liberty, MO, to Clair and Beverly (Miller) Poynter.  He graduated from the Liberty High School and attended and graduated from Paramedic training. He started his career working as a paramedic in Gladstone, MO.  Rick then graduated as Valedictorian of his class from the KCPD Police Academy and worked most of his career with the Grandview, MO, City Police Department. He retired from law enforcement after a lengthy career serving others.

Rick attended the Kingston, MO, Federated Church for quite some time and enjoyed the church very much.  In his spare time he indulged in collecting guns and motorcycles, doing leather work making many leather items for family and friends, and he also enjoyed hunting and watching John Wayne movies.  Rick was a kind soul who would help anyone and his children meant everything to him.

Preceding Rick in death were his parents and an infant son, Matthew Poynter.

Survivors who will miss him dearly:  Partner-Nancy Gardner, of the home; Children-Lauri (JC) Kirkendoll, Hamilton; Brian Poynter (Kelsey Whitt), Parkville, MO; David (Danielle) Poynter, Hamilton; Emily (Wade) Saxton, Lathrop, MO; Hannah (Dylan) Ohrt, Overland Park, KS; and Olivia Poynter, Hamilton; Jake Gardner, Ozark, MO; Sister-Diane (Chip) Winger, Hamilton; Brother-Charlie (LeeAnn) Poynter, Kansas City, MO; and 5 grandchildren-Halee, Makenna, Riley, Violet, and Matthew; and a grandson due in 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the Kingston Federated Church, Kingston, MO.

Inurnment at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials:  Veteran and First Responder PTSD Healing Program/Warriors' Ascent, Kansas City, MO, in care of the funeral home.

Friends and family will gather after the graveside service at the Mexican restaurant in Hamilton.