Elwood Dale Poythress, 86, a resident of 406 Parham Road, died Friday,
February 17, 2017.Born on August 22, 1930 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Joseph Ashton Poythress and Verla Jacobs Poythress.He was the owner and operator of Dales Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration, Inc. until his retirement.Dale served in the North Carolina National Guard and was a member of West End Baptist Church and the Pulliam-Cothran Sunday School Class.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 pm in the J. M. White Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Ralph McGowan, the Rev. Frank Sossamon; and the Rev. Ron Poythress.
He will be buried at Sunset Gardens with no graveside service.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sarah Ann Royster Poythress of the home; one daughter, Teresa P. Floyd (Dean) of Henderson; two sons, Steve Poythress (Scott) of Henderson and Rick Poythress (Cindy) of Warrenton; one sister, Tiny P. Culler (Tom) of Henderson; one brother, Jerry Poythress (Rachel) of Henderson; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Jones (Jason), Kendall Poythress (Kelly), Michelle Poythress (Phillip), Hillmon Poythress (Randi), Carey Lynn Parker (Daniel) and Colton Floyd; and seven great grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dixie P. Young and Edna P. Ellington; and one brother, Carlton Poythress.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Monday from 2 until 3 pm at J. M. White Funeral Home.At other times they will be at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s NC, 3739 National DriveSuite 110, Raleigh, NC27612 or to West End Baptist Church, 619 Dabney Drive, Henderson, NC27536.