Leon "Lee" Poinsett Obituary

POINSETT, Leon Raymond “Lee” - Of Swartz Creek, age 93, died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Springvale Assisted Living.

A memorial service will be held 1pm Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI.

Visitation 11am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Lee was born in Flint, Michigan on January 14, 1932, the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (Shields) Poinsett. He was a graduate of Bendle High School in Burton, Class of 1949. He attended General Motors Institute. Lee married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Brooks on November 24, 1951 at the Lincoln Park United Methodist Church in Flint, MI. He served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. Lee was a past president of the Flint Council of PTAs. He volunteered for several years as a member of the Flint Executive Service Corps. Lee was a member of the Flint Elks Lodge No 222 for 30 plus years. Prior to Lee’s retirement from AC Spark Plug Division of GM in 1987, he served as Resident Comptroller at the AC Spark Plug Wichita Falls, Texas plant from 1978-83. Lee enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and ice fishing with his brother Ace. He was a member of Hurley Health and Fitness for many years. Lee loved spending time with his family. His sons, David and Scott were the pride and joy of his life. Lee and Beverly enjoyed summers in the Traverse City area. Mr. Poinsett retired from AC Spark Plug in 1987.

Surviving are his wife, Beverly;

sons, David and partner Mary of Traverse City, MI, and Scott and Helen of Grand Blanc;

grandsons, Dan (Mona) of Novi, MI and Matt of Poulsbo, WA;

great-grandchildren, Logan, Josephine, May, Zain and Lujain of Novi and Gwen and Grey of Poulsbo;

special friend, Debra Trowbridge.

He leaves many wonderful sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ace.