John Mack Poindexter. III was born on April 7, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mildred Ridley Poindexter, Sr. John departed his earthly home early in the morning on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

John was lovingly known to his family and friends as "Poin", "Johnny Mack" and the name he loved the most was "Papa".

Johnny Mack was a 1964 graduate of John W. Paisely High School where he played football. Upon graduation, Johnny Mack attended North Carolina A&T State University.

Johnny Mack married Linda Joyce Gould on August 20, 1966 and to this union 3 children were born.

Johnny Mack worked at McLean Trucking, RJ Reynolds and as a lab technician for 28 years for Schlitz Brewing Company, which was later named Stroh's Brewery, until their closing in 2000. After the closing of Stroh's, Johnny Mack worked several years for the city of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and the Red Cross.

Johnny Mack was a Gold Star Member of First Baptist Church.

Johnny Mack was in the Winston-Salem Sportsmen's Club. He was a diehard Washington Commanders (Redskins) fan. He also enjoyed gardening, grilling, family gatherings and trips.

Johnny Mack was preceded in death by his parents; 2 aunts, Margaret (John) Hoyle and Mary B. (David) Hopkins; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elizabeth and Berkely Gould; 2 brothers in-law, Bernell Gould and Rodney Lash.

Johnny Mack is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 56 years, Linda; his children, John Mack, IV (Johnny), Marcus and April (Keith) McBride; his beloved grandsons, Keith and Amare McBride; god grandson, Latrez McCollum; grand dog, Bently; his brother, George (Vernell) Poindexter of Oxon Hill, MD; brothers-in-law, James Berkely (Penelope) Gould of Hamlet, NC, Herbert (Mildred) Gould of Bennettsville, SC and Lisa Lash of the city; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Public viewing from 12 PM until 6 PM, Friday, December 2, 2022 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 700 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Interment in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.