Tommy Lee Painter

Tommy Lee Painter of Stanley, born December 8, 1931, passed away in his home with family by
his side on February 17, 2023.
Tommy was the son of the late Frederick and Julia Good Painter and is also preceded in death
by his beloved daughter, Julia Painter Odle.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Charlotte Price Painter; sister, Jean “Dee” Painter of
Stanley, son-in-law Jim Odle (husband to Julia) of Medon, TN; daughter, Kimberly Painter
Whiteley, and her husband Gary of Harrisonburg; son, Timothy Lee Painter, his wife Tiffany of
Raphine; grandsons Justin and Ethan Painter, Todd Odle and a great grandson, Keaton Odle.
Tommy married Charlotte on November 3, 1956. He served in the United States Army, and he
was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Tommy was a hardworking, gentle man, whose love and
dedication to his family was shown through his actions. He was a man of very few words but
had a sweet grin. He loved to garden, spending most of his time there producing the most
delicious corn and tomatoes. He could often be found in his back building tinkering with the
lawnmowers or building birdhouses. Tommy loved sharing this time with his children and
grandchildren. He was an excellent husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was loved by
so many.
The family will be honoring Tommy’s life at the Stanley Baptist Church on Wednesday, February
22 nd ; receiving family and friends from 10:00-11:00AM; funeral services at 11:00 AM officiated
by Dr. Larry Patton. Burial will take place at St. Luke Cemetery at Alma after the service. Meal
to follow burial at the Stanley Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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