Ralph Eugene Poynter

Lisbon- Ralph Eugene Poynter, 80, of State Route 164, passed away peacefully at 5:56am, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Mr. Poynter was born October 22, 1941 in Lisbon, a son of the late Clay Abraham Poynter and the late Pearl (Reardon) Justice, and had lived in the area all of his life.

A 1958 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Eugene worked as a dragline operator with the Operating Engineers Union Local 18, retiring in 2013.

Eugene will be remembered for his love of tinkering in his garage, driving his tractor, and going camping.  He also enjoyed running his model trains and was a huge NASCAR fan.  But most of all he loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lori (Richard) Juhn of Salem, Bonnie (Mark) Boley and Connie (Ron) Foster, both of Lisbon; siblings, Carol (Dan) Kniseley, Merle (Carol) Poynter, Chuck (Karen) Poynter, and Coleman (Terri) Poynter, all of Lisbon, and Raymond (Kathy) Poynter of Louisville; grandchildren, Robert Chamberlain III, Mark (Brooke) Boley Jr., Chelsea (Zach) Seidner, Jessica (Cameron) Bodine, Ron Foster Jr., and Courtney Foster; great grandchildren, Caden, Colton, Layla, Rylan, and Weston; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was also preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Poynter and by his great granddaughter, Autumn Boley.

Funeral services will be held at 11am, Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Boley officiating.  Burial will follow at the Lisbon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3pm to 5pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Friends may also view Eugene’s memorial tribute page, share memories and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com 

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