James Robert Painter Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Robert Painter of Dalton, Georgia, departing on October 23, 2025 at the age of 79. James Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claud Byron and Emily Reathel Stamey Painter; his brothers, Walt Painter and Greg Painter; and his brothers-in-law, Leon Scott and Randall Dills.
He is survived by: his son Bobby Painter, II of LaFayette, GA; his wife Margie Painter; his fiancée Leanne Stephenson of Rocky Face, GA; his sisters, Dianne Nicholson of Dalton, GA and Virginia Scott of Ringgold, GA; and his siblings-in-law, Donna, Brian Southerland of Cleveland, TN, Rhonda of Rocky Face, GA, Brad Bilbro of Rocky Face, GA, Ruthie of Rocky Face, GA, David Hawkins of Rocky Face, GA, Gregg Dills of Rocky Face, GA and Debra Whitener of Rocky Face, GA. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Ponders Melrose Chapel (138 Melrose Dr, Dalton, GA 30721). A reception will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
