Harry V. Poynter, of Warrensburg, passed away on October 15, 2026 at the age of 84.

Harry was born in 1941 in Kentucky, and grew up in Lewis County near the Ohio River. He was always striving to improve himself, so in 1959 he joined the US Air Force. He started as an enlisted Airman, transitioning into, and retiring as a commissioned officer. While in the Air Force, he was stationed all over including Japan, Denver, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Missouri. While stationed in Denver, he met Mavis and they were married in 1965. They had two children James (Kevin) and Tina.

After retiring in 1980, Harry and Mavis made Knob Noster their home, raising their children there and becoming active in the community. Harry was active in the First Community Church of Knob Noster the schools, and several organizations. In 1989, was awarded Knob Noster's Citizen of the Year.

Harry then attended Central Missouri State University, were he received 2 Masters Degrees. He become a professor then head of the MBA program for the accounting department. He worked with placing students in the international business program with strong ties to Maastrich leading to the Friendship Tower on the now UCM campus.

Harry never passed up an opportunity to travel and he shared that with his family. He loved to travel abroad and stateside. One of his goals was to visit all 50 states by the age of 50 and he accomplished that.

Harry is survived by his wife, Mavis Poynter; children Kevin Poynter, and Tina (Terry) Hawks; grandchildren Ashlee (Bryen) Tharman, Zachary Price, Brandon (Emily) Price, Eric Price, Austin Poynter, and Emily Poynter; step-grandchildren Cody (Emilee) Hawks and Chandler (Kadie) Hawks; five great-grandchildren; his brother Rodney Poynter and his sister Kay Moran.

Harry is proceeded in death by his parents Gilbert and Lizzie Poynter, his sister Shirley Gearty and his brother Frenchie Poynter.

A celebration of life will be held in November for Harry. Details to be determined at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the UCM Foundation noted with Harry Poynter memorial to Harmon College and may be left in care of the funeral home.