Eugene Poindexter, Jr. was born August 8, 1956 in Columbus, MS to Eugene Poindexter, Sr. and Mary Thomas Poindexter.

He confessed Christ at an early age at Providence M.B. Church. He later joined Trinity Mt. Carmel C.M.E. Church.

Eugene was born and raised in Lowndes County. He attended schools thru college receiving his high school diploma from Caldwell High School and his Technical Degree in Mechanics from East Mississippi Community College. Eugene began his employment as truck driver until the mid 90's. He was also employed with Johnston Tombigbee Furniture as well as a self-employed auto mechanic. His last job was with his father as they were co-owners of Poindexter Salvage. Eugene was a very friendly man that enjoyed joking and politics. He also loved to travel.

Eugene departed this life on December 11, 2022 in Columbus, MS. He is preceded in death by: mother,
Mary Poindexter; sister Nettie B. Poindexter