Alfred Lee Pouncil, Sr., 74, was born November 3, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents, Edward and Bertha Pouncil; brothers, Carl Pouncil, Marcellus Pouncil, Darrell Pouncil and Theotis Pouncil; sister, Dortha Baird and his close childhood friend, Calvin Whitmore.

Alfred passed away after giving his life to Christ on July 22, 2018 at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member. He had many fond memories growing up in the Lees Summit community and would often refer back to stories of his upbringing. Alfred attended Dunbar Elementary School and later attended Central High School where he graduated and met his high school sweetheart, Joann Taylor. Their union of marriage took place on March 30, 1963 and survived 55 glorious years.

Alfred worked with his mother at Mrs. Mac's Restaurant, Winstead's on the County Club Plaza and Rival Manufacturing Company. Later he went on to work for at Ford Motor Company for 33 years as an assembly line worker, relief man and also held positions such as Committeeman and Health and Safety Representative for the UAW. When Alfred retired, he kept himself busy by doing things he loved such as working in the workshop building repairing and fixing. He loved working with wood and would stay in his workshop for hours at a time.

Alfred was a very talented and knowledgeable man who was a helping hand to his entire family and friends. Usually all it took was a phone call and he was there. There are no words to describe Alfred's barbeque! He enjoyed smoking delicious meats such as beef brisket and pork spare ribs he also had a special barbeque sauce; which he recently shared his recipe with his children inspiring them to sell his barbeque sauce. Alfred loved his family and friends and enjoyed having company at his home. If he had any free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. On Tuesday afternoons, he had what he called "Alfred Day", playiing cards and dominoes with his family and friends.

Alfred is survived by his wife Joanne Pouncil; one son, Alfred L. Pouncil Jr.; three daughters, Carlia Pouncil, Deneane Pouncil Moye (Dana Sr.) and Kim Allen (Leon) all of KCMO; five brothers, Fred Pouncil (Lois), Edward Eugene Pouncil (Sherry), Bernard Pouncil (Linda) all of KCMO, Edward Pouncil of Tulsa, OK and Earnest Pouncil (Katherine) of Gilchrist, OR; two sisters, Yvonne Meade (Leroy) and Blanch Sims (Willie) both of KCMO; six grandchildren, Cortez Pouncil (Crystal), of Houston, TX, De'Wawn Pouncil, Dana Moye, Jr., Mo'ne Scott, Keairra Pouncil and Haven Pouncil all of KCMO; seven great grandchildren, Carmen Pouncil, Anneka Pouncil, Zoie Miano, Cortez Pouncil, Jr., Devin Pouncil, Davion Pouncil and Zaar Roberson-Hill; a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.