Wendel C. Poindexter,75, formally of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home in Land O Lakes, Florida. A viewing will be held at Rose Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM, immediately followed by the Funeral Services. Interment will take place in Allegheny Cemetery.
Wendel was born on February 28, 1947, to Elridge Farrish and Alberta Poindexter. After graduating from high school, Wendel attended the University of Pittsburgh and was subsequently drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War where he earned the rank of Sergeant. After being discharged, Wendel went on to work as a Nuclear Generator Specialist for Westinghouse Electric Company and in later years worked for Port Authority Transit.
Together with his wife Robin Poindexter, he raised six children: Bobbi, Demene, Monique, Wendel, M. Cheree and Anish Poindexter.
Upon moving to Florida for medical reasons, Wendel focused on his health and his family. He affectionately became known as the Grinch and often played the character for school functions and event premiers. He enjoyed movies, tinkering while providing instructions to fix things and was always up for a good game of Connect Four. Wendel also took pleasure in his numerous grandchildren as well as outside activities.
He was preceded in death by his father Elrige Farrish, his mother Alberta Poindexter, his brothers: Robert Carter and Michael Farrish, and eldest granddaughter Tierra Wade
Wendel has left behind to love and cherish lasting memories with : his wife, Robin Poindexter, his children: Bobbi Felder, Demene Benjamin, Monique Kazadi, Wendel Poindexter, M. Cheree Conley, Anish Poindexter, his grandchildren: Brandon Felder, Dominique Benjamin, Deja Benjamin, Destiny Benjamin, Rasun Kazadi, Isis Kazadi, Rohon Kazadi, W.Cameron Poindexter, Peyton Poindexter, Channing Poindexter, Justus Miller, Jordan Miller, Paul Conley, Preston Conley, Princeton Conley and Paisely Conley, Dai Poindexter, D’elle Poindexter, Daxton Poindexter, eight great grandchildren, his sisters Gwendolyn Poindexter Bey , Michelle Austin and Wendy Farrish, his brother James Malloy and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Local arrangements entrusted to Chandler’s Funeral Home of Sarasota, Florida, and final arrangements entrusted to Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA.