David Franklin Painter

David Franklin Painter, 79 passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home in Oak Hill, WV. David was born October 11, 1943, in Dothan WV to Emmitt Albert “Bert” Painter and Frances Lorain Lively Painter.

Staff Sgt. Painter was a proud U.S. Marine, who did 2 tours in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star for his gallantry. David was a coal miner, a member of the Virginia St. Baptist Church who loved to tell anyone he met about the Lord. He also loved camping and fishing.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his sisters Alice (Gary) Brrake, Nellie Jones, Mary (Skip) Sizemore, and Jean Peterson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years Naomi R. Painter, sons David F. Painter II and wife Darla, Dale A. Painter, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 3 sisters, Brenda (Tom) Powers of MO, Shirley Schultz of Orlando, FL, and Stella(Bob) Snyder of AL.

Services with military honors will be held at 11:00 am this Saturday, July 22nd in the chapel of Mausoleum #4 at High Lawn Memorial Park 1435 E. Main St. in Oak Hill, WV.
High Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.