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Harold “Gordon” DePoyster

October 5, 1942 - January 12, 2021
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Evergreen Cemetery
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Greenville, KY 42345
Friday 1/15, 11:00 am

GREENVILLE – Harold “Gordon” DePoyster, 78, of Greenville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 3:00PM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Dr. DePoyster was born October 5, 1942, in Muhlenberg County. He was a dentist and a member of First Christian Church in Greenville. He is survived by his wife, Lamar Hansen DePoyster; and long-time familyContinue Reading

Rita (Cobb)Cottrell left a message on January 27, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm Harold Cobbs Daughter. Gordon was my first dentist. Love him, he was a great guy. I'm going to miss seeing him around. If you need anything let me know. My number is 270-820-3059. Love ya...Rita
Wood E Currens, ULSD Class of 67 left a message on January 26, 2021:
Lamar, Jennifer (Whayne; Anna Rooney Stonewall, Miss Nola, etc.) and I are sorry about your/our loss. Lots of great memories from dental school and the love of Saddlebreds. Thinking of you!
Woody and Jennifer Currens
Sharon Crabtree Jernigan left a message on January 15, 2021:
Sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family!
Charles Gordon left a message on January 15, 2021:
Dr Harold Gordon De Poyster comes from a long line of Individuals who helped shape this country and Kentucky itself.
Arimistead Churchill Jr, founder of Churchill Downs was the brother of Lucy (Churchill) Gordon the sixth Great grandmother of Gordon's and the purported name stake of Gordon's Dearly departed Mother Lucille (Gordon) De Poyster. Thus, it can be easily said that Gordon's love of horses was in his blood.
Gordon's fifth Great Grandmother, Isabella (Gordon) Mercer was married to Brigadier General Hugh Mercer of the Continental Army, close friend of George Washington and personal Physician to Mary Washington. General Mercer died as the result of wounds he received at the Battle of Princeton refusing quarter after his horse was shot out from beneath him. General Mercer is the third great Grandfather of General George Patton of World War Two fame making he and Gordon fourth cousin once removed.
After General Mercer's death, a large group of Baptist led by the Reverend Lewis Craig fled Virginia in an exodus known as the Traveling Church. They were fleeing persecution from the Virginia Episcopal's still loyal to the church of England. They came trough the Wilderness trail into an area later named after their fallen Patriarch, Mercer County Kentucky. Gordon's Fifth Great Grandfather, Captain John Gordon fought and died in the Battle of Blue licks, the last battle of the American revolution fought near Maysville, Kentucky along side Colonel Daniel Boone.
I knew my Second Cousin as a Kind, Humble, Giant of a man who I aspired to be like and whose Mother was like an Angel who helped me be the Physician I am today.
Dear Lamar, you are in my prayers. I have a Son due any time whose name will be Samuel Elijah Gordon. He will know what a great man Gordon De Poyster was. God Bless to all.

Charles Samuel Squire Gordon MD, Sarasota Florida, Interventional Radiologist
Tommy Harrison left a message on January 14, 2021:
So saddened to learn of Gordon's passing. We shared many good times serving together for years on the Muhlenberg County Fair Board. Rest In Peace Gordon.
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Karen Rector left a message on January 14, 2021:
Lamar, Duane and I are thinking of you and we sure thought the world of Gordon and have great memories with both of you. Sending much love and prayers
Connie Howard (now Moran) left a message on January 13, 2021:
Lamar, I am so saddened to hear about Gordon. You guys were such a big part of my glory days memories. We didn't always win, but we always enjoyed every minute. Let me know if you need anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers
terry mc donald left a message on January 13, 2021:

He was my dentist for years , good man Prayers for the Family .
Ann Runyan Harlan left a message on January 13, 2021:
Gordon was my dentist and my friend. Sad to learn my friend passed.
Terry and Barbara Rosenkranz left a message on January 13, 2021:
So so sorry. our condolences
Sharon Whitmer left a message on January 13, 2021:
Lamar I am so sorry to hear about Gordon.keeping you in my prayers.
Phillip Parham left a message on January 13, 2021:
When I was a kid I remember going into his mom and dads store. He and Lamar were great friends to my mom. Gordon and I hit it off because we both had a passion for collecting knives and guns. I have fond memories of our trades. In the last 20 years I moved away and regret not staying in touch. Rest easy Gordon you were a true gentleman!
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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