Thomas Richard Poindexter , 71 of Grand Prairie, TX passed away August 24,2014.
He was born in Arlington, TX on January 22, 1943. Tom graduated from Arlington High School and received a business degree from UT Arlington. After graduating high school and spending time in college, Tom joined the Air Force and served until he was honorably discharged on July 16, 1967.
He was married to Nelda Huggins on December 4, 1970.He was an active leader for the Boy Scouts of America and assisted in the advancement committee for the Mountain Lake District and was involved in the Southwest Dallas County Amateur Radio Club.
He was survived by his loving wife Nelda, son Chuck, sisters Sharon and Carla, brother Boyd, and many nieces and nephews.