Bobby Dean Painter

Bobby Dean Painter, age 80, of Marion, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at Mission Hospital-Memorial Campus in Asheville.  Born on February 17, 1936 in Chesnee, South Carolina,  he was the son of the late Broadus Painter and Bertie Woods Beam. 

A man with a wonderful sense of humor, Bobby enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.  He cherished and loved spending time with his family and friends.  Mr. Painter was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Michael Dean Painter.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Irene Silver Painter; one daughter, Becky Wolf (Steve); twin sons, Dwayne Painter (Pam) and Wayne Painter (Sandra); one step-daughter, Donna Honeycutt (Rick); four sisters, Bernice Kirkpatrick, Betty Ann Painter, Brenda Hollifield (Gene) and Bonnie Setzer (Barry); step-brother, Jack Beam (Helga); four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also survive.

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Hicks Chapel Baptist Church with Revs. Chad Wise and Gary Greene officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.

Flowers are acceptable and appreciated.  Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Painter’s memory are asked to consider, Hicks Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, 6008 U.S. Highway 221 North, Marion, North Carolina 28752.