John Painter Sr.

John Patrick Painter Sr., 75, a current resident of Cleveland, Tenn., and formally of Lookout Mtn., Ga., passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Memorial Hospital. John was born on January 11, 1939, in McRoberts, Ky., a son of the late Joseph and Marie Painter. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. He is also preceded in death by his wife Anita. He is survived by one son, John Painter Jr. and his wife Dianna; one daughter, Tonya Payne and her husband Jacky; and numerous other extended family members and friends. A graveside service is planned for 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Lookout Mtn., Ga., and will conclude with military honors. You are encouraged to share a memory of John and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Painter family with his arrangements.