Jack L. Painter's Obituary
DECATUR – Jack L. Painter, 77, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) in McKinley Court.
Memorial services to celebrate Jack’s life will be 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 in New Beginnings Church of God, 2606 Route 121 NW Decatur. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Jack was born April 23, 1932 in Decatur, the son of Leland Edward and Dorothy Josephine (Rybolt) Painter. He is retired from Local 65 Plumbers and Pipefitters in 1987. He attended New Beginnings Church of God. He married Cecilia Hebenstreit in May 2, 1953. She preceded him in death September 17, 1993.
He leaves behind his children, Ed Painter and wife Sue; Dottie Sowers; Joan McKinnon; Linda Coppenbarger and husband Steve; Leon Painter and wife Trish; Diane Painter; Brenda Hackl and husband Leland; David Painter and wife Michelle; Carol Winn and husband Ron; Kathy Erlenbush and husband Jeff; brother, Bill Painter and wife Toni; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren.
He was reunited in heaven with his wife; brothers, Dean and Clyde; sisters, Darlene and Delores; sons-in-law, Gary Binion and Jerry McKinnon; great-granddaughter, Lonni Peoples.
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