Oliver Gordon Pointer, Jr.

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.