of Conway, AR
November 8, 1933 - October 25, 2025
Dr. John Douglas Andrew ''Doug'' Poindexter of Conway was born on November 8, 1933 in Chattanooga, TN and passed away on October 25, 2025 in Conway, AR.
Doug was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He met the love of his life, Ann Graves Robbins, while in medical school and the two shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised three children and Doug took great joy in supporting them in all their activities and interests. He adored his grandchildren and was immensely proud of them.
Doug and Ann shared a lifelong love of travel, exploring destinations around the world including Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. An avid hiker and camper, Doug also found great joy in exploring the beauty of the United States through its national and state parks.
Deeply committed to his faith and community, Doug was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Conway for over 60 years where he served in many capacities, including as church president. In 1999 in honor of his contributions to the field of medicine and service to the communities in Conway and Faulkner County, Conway Regional Medical Park named a building in his honor. He was also a proud member of the Kiwanis Club and received the Legion of Honor Award in 2014 in recognition of his long service.
Doug was born and raised in the St Elmo neighborhood of Chattanooga, graduated from Chattanooga City High School in 1953, and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Chattanooga (now the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He received his MD degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1957. Following medical school he served with the U.S. Public Health Service in Galveston, TX, before completing his surgical residency through Emory University at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
In 1965, Doug was invited by Dr. Ed Dunaway and Dr. Bob Benefield to join the Conway Clinic where he practiced general surgery and family medicine for many years before later partnering with Dr. Robert Taylor. He devoted more than 30 years to caring for the Conway and Faulkner County community. After retiring from private practice in 1995, he continued his lifelong commitment to serving others by operating a free clinic through St. Vincent's Hospital in North Little Rock for 12 years.
Doug was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dr. Ann Robbins Poindexter; his parents, Ela May and Herbert Andrew Poindexter of Chattanooga, TN; his brother, Parke Stratton Poindexter II of Jacksonville, FL; his sisters, Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Poindexter Rogers of Nassawadox, VA, and Doris Virginia Poindexter Morris of Chattanooga, TN; and his son, Andrew Stratton Poindexter of Houston, TX.
He is survived by his son, Joseph Lamar Poindexter (Mary Ellen) of Atlanta, GA; his daughter, Ruth Robbins Poindexter Johnson (Darren) of Little Rock, AR; his granddaughter, Elaine Robbins Poindexter of Atlanta, GA; and his grandson, Parke Stratton Poindexter III of Atlanta, GA. His family will remember him for his wisdom, humor, and kindness.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 pm CST at First United Methodist Church, 1610 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034. Friends are encouraged to make memorial donations in Doug's name to Heifer International (www.heifer.org).
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12 Condolence(s)
Jacqueline Kordsmeier
Sunday, November 23, 2025
What a wonderful gentleman. So sorry for your loss. We had a great visit at Superior Rehab one day. Wasn’t sure if he would recognize me but he sure did and was always so complimentary. May he now rest in peace with his Lord and Savior along with your mom. Sorry I missed his services. May God give you his family peace.
Jann Duvall Bryant
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. May all the happy memories of him help you during this sad time.
Dr. Poindexter was a wonderful doctor and a kind and generous man. He was a true gentleman.
He took care of our entire family-my grandmother, mother, husband, children and myself. His sense of humor was perfect for us and our young children.
I was so sad when he retired. I knew we’d never find another doctor like him, and we didn’t. He was like a part of the family for 30 years. He will be truly missed.
Donna LaPlaunt
Thursday, November 6, 2025
So sorry for you loss of such a great man. He was so dear to my family for over 50 years. He was a great friend as well and always had such a great smile and new how to make you laugh. His caring nature as a person, a friend, and a doctor will forever be remembered. Prayers for your family and all who knew him. My mother Louise cherished him and Ann deeply. RIP "Doc". To you Ruth and Joseph my sisters and I will always remember babysitting you guys when you were little.
Gary Cox
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Dr. Poindexter was a great doctor and a humble man of faith. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he visited my office. God bless his family during this time of mourning.
Kathy Spangler Hamlett
Monday, November 3, 2025
I will always rember what a wise and caring doctor your father was. He was our "family doctor" for years (even made a rare house call when I came back from Mexico). Ann and my mom were friends from way back growing up in Searcy. I thought the world of your parents. Conway was very fortunate to have such a brillant doctor.
Bob Lawrence
Monday, November 3, 2025
Will be missed by so many
Connie Tipton (Milam)
Friday, October 31, 2025
Joe, Ruthie, please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We were so small and carefree when we were Warrior Aquakids, and your folks helped make that time in our lives so much fun. I still have the orange and black cap your mom made for every single swimmer on the team. You were beautiful, smart, and talented kids, and Doug and Ann were so proud of you. I later had the pleasure of working with Doug at CRMC for many years. He was so humble and caring and kind. I know he was a godsend to his many, many patients and an absolute treasure to Conway, Arkansas. May his eternal rest be sweet at the side of our Lord and his beloved Ann and Andy, and may you kids find comfort in knowing how truly loved he was. To Doug… well done, good and faithful servant.
Karen Hutchens
Friday, October 31, 2025
My family highly respected Dr, Poindexter.
He was such a kind man and a wonderful doctor. My mother, Lois Blythe, worked in his office . I am sorry for your loss.
Mary Reedy
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dr Poindexter was one of finest persons I ever knew and was wonderful doctor. I have missed him since he retired.
Arthur Hoyt III
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Dr. Poindexter was my doctor when I was young guy. Sorry to hear this. All the best to the family. Godspeed Dr. Poindexter
Mary Hagenlocker
Thursday, October 30, 2025
I am so sorry for you loss, I visited with your dad about 1 1/2 years ago which was most enjoyable and we went down memory lane of Conway Regional. I worked with him for about 25-30 years. I was a CCU nurse and remember him well. He was always so kind to his patients and the staff, very calm during emergencies and such a dry sense of humor. Prayers and condolences.
Tim Starkey
Thursday, October 30, 2025
to the entire Poindexter Family,I am sorry for your loss I have kept his cars running over several years ,he kept my parents running for several years as well. He had a since of humor all his own he will be missed