Jeffrey Owen Poindexter, age 56, of Bedford Va. departed this life Monday, January 10th, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  He was born October 27, 1965, to the late Jimmy Poindexter and Shirley Hayden.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annie Kasey Lee; uncles , Carlton Poindexter, Troy Gill, Dennis Poindexter, Donald Poindexter, Elton Poindexter, Lewis Poindexter, Zebedee Poindexter, and Major Forrest .  His aunts Reva Hughes, Nannie Richie-Akyea.

Jeffrey retired from Accellent in Salem, Va.

Jeffrey, known as "Short Dog," was the life of the party.  He was loved by everyone.  Jeffrey was a very kindhearted, loving, and fun person.  He was a devoted son, brother, and father! Jeffrey LOVED the Dallas Cowboys.  He was a true die-hard fan! Jeffrey loved fishing, playing horseshoes, playing basketball, poker, listening to good music, drag racing, and most of all old school cars.

He leaves to honor his memory a daughter, Shantia Richardson (Valentin), four grandchildren, Jordan Lindsay, Tyson Lindsay, Kayla Richardson and Layla Richardson.  Two brothers, Lance Nichols and Sidney Poindexter. Aunts: Pamela Forrest, Lanna Crews ( Willard ), Marie Nelms, Clessie Turner (Leroy) and Elaine Cooley.  Uncles: Daniel Poindexter, Willie Poindexter, Ray Arrington (Rosa), Robert Arrington (Lynn), Tim Arrington. Sister-in-law: Sasha Alston. Step-brothers: Brent Hayden and Anthony Hurt.  Step-sister: Maria Hayden. Best friend William Holland and a host of other relatives and friends.

~ I'm Free ~

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path of God has chosen for me.

I took His Hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I've now found peace at the end of day

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.  Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full. I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief;

Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and peace to thee,

God wanted me now; He set me free.