Oliver Gordon Pointer, Jr.
February 15, 1951 ~ December 28, 2017
Oliver Gordon Pointer, Jr., 66, of Indianapolis, passed away December 28, 2017 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Born February 15, 1951 in Van Nuys, California, Oliver was the son of the late Oliver Gordon and Mary Frances (Quattrocchi) Pointer. On June 7, 2003 he was united in marriage to Annette M. (Poliak) Pointer and she survives.
Oliver was a member St. Agnes Catholic Church in Brown County, Indiana. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Oliver especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Oliver is also preceded in death by his son, Ryan Reach; his daughter, Melisa Pointer; and his sister, Mary Ann Carroll.
Other survivors include his children, Leroy Pointer of Indianapolis and Troy Elaine Carroll of Greenwood; his brother, Vincent Pointer of Illinois; and his sisters, Dorothy (Paul) Raimondi of Indianapolis, Fran (Ron) Rudisill of Indianapolis, Nancy Johnson of St. Louis, and Sally (John) Dolby of Kentucky; his grandchildren, Courtney, Ryan, John, Jasmine, Janae, Trevor, Joshua, Jorja, Jacob Oliver, and Malia.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life Oliver Gordon Pointer from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street. Indianapolis. The memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11 at the funeral home. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences with Oliver’s family.
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Always loved his laughter and joking. Sorry we never did get to have that picnic at our house he wanted. Love to you, Annette and your family. Enjoy all the good memories, remember his smile and his everlasting love for you.
I will miss u uncle Gordie u were one of the coolest uncles I had I will always remember our time I love u ashley
Always loved you❤️❤️❤️
Vincent and Candace
Ali was a kind gentle giant. He was well-loved by anybody and everybody he met. He was a wonderful guy he was a big teddy bear rest in peace my brother. You will surely be missed love you brother
Are you the Pointers that lived on the corner of Redfern Dr and Woodcrest Rd?
You will Always be in my heart!! I already miss you love you lways!! Your sister Nancy and brother in law Rob!
Cliff H.Clark: “I don’t think I’ve ever met a more positive out-looking soul like Ollie. In spite of all his trials,troubles,loss and grief, he never lost hope, faith or trust in the Lord. The last time I spoke with him back in September, he wanted me so much to come visit him, but I never got the chance to get up there to see him and now I regret it! He was always a joy to be around, regardless of anything! God Bless His Soul.”
He was precious to all the inpatient dialysis nurses. Rest In Peace.
Oliver was a great person, the light he gave to his family and the people around him was a blessing to see, he would tell it like it is and that was also a blessing. I feel honored to have known him and thank God for sharing him with us all for awhile. Mourn yes we all will do, but please be thankful for the thoughts and time he shared with you, hold him in your hearts and that smile to, and just know you loved him, and he loved you to. Hold each other close as you heal.
With all our love from our family to yours the Nelson family
Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
I’m am so sad to hear of Oliver’s passing. I knew him a long time ago. I was best friends with his daughter, Melisa, in CA. I always remembered him as a kind man who loved his family. I miss my dear friend and know she welcomed her daddy into heaven with the biggest hug. Prayers of peace for the ones he left behind. Thank you for sharing.