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Robert Paynter Obituary
DRESDEN: Robert E. "Bob" Paynter, 71, of Zanesville, Ohio died Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2014 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville.
Born March 9, 1943 in Canton, Ohio he was a son of the late James Carl and Verne (Neville) Paynter Untied. Mr. Paynter retired after 35 years of service as a construction worker working from the Laborer's Union Local #134 of Newcomerstown, Ohio. He attended Chalfant's Church in Coshocton County and he was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR, but his greatest enjoyment was attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He also loved being with his dog, "Rusty".
Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years, Sherry Marie (Strohacker) Paynter whom he married October 15, 1963; two daughters and sons in-law, Bobbi and Darin Wise of Frazeysburg and Holly and Adam Mitchell of Nashport, Ohio; four grandchildren, Eric Mitchell and his girlfriend, Haylee Stewart, Ashley Mitchell, Lorin Wise and Lydia Wise; four brothers, Jim Paynter of Heath, Ohio, Derral Paynter of Vancouver, Washington, Jack (Bonnie) Paynter and Danny (Linda) Paynter both of Trinway, Ohio; one sister, Jacqueline (Don) Garner of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; a brother in-law and sister in-law, Jerry (Wava) Strohacker of Dresden; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Paynter.
Calling hours will be 5pm to 9pm Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, April 11, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Dresden Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dresden Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 687, Dresden, Ohio 43821.
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for Robert Paynter
Kathy Anderson
April 10, 2014
So terribly sorry for the loss of of your husband, father and grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Kathy (Poorman) Anderson
Kathy Soller
April 10, 2014
Sherry & the Paynter Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss seeing him. May your memories bring you comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. His love will always live on in your hearts.
Kathy Soller RN. Radiation Oncology
Rick & Ruby Bay
April 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss.
Clark,Vicki, Emily and Hannah Watson
April 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your fond memories of him comfort you.
Sherry Koklich
April 10, 2014
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss.There are no words to express our deep sadness.
Darin has always spoken, with such love and pride, about Mr. Paynter....he must of been an amazing person!
Dee Smith
April 9, 2014
Paul and I were so sorry to read of Bob's passing. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers for the very difficult time ahead.
Mike and Monica King
April 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your fond memories of him comfort you.
PJ & Darla Longstreth
April 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Edward and Cherylan Paynter
April 9, 2014
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers with the whole family.
Debbie Winn
April 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers with Aunt Sherri, Bobbi, Darrin, Holly, Adam, Lorrin, Lydia Eric, and Ashley. Sorry for the loss of Uncle Bobbi Thinking of you all Mark Debbie Mitchell Travis Jeff
Jackie Garner
April 9, 2014
Going to miss you love you so much you have been a great husband father and most of all brother I am so happy to have had you in my life and to be there when I needed you Love your sister Jacqueline
Jessica Paynter
April 9, 2014
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you aunt Sherry. I will never forgot the many great family renouns, seeing uncle Bob always at Muskingum cheering dad on, and the freshman, and jv baseball game you made the trip to watch Eric at RV when I was stating. Uncle Bob was a great man that I will never forget. Thinking of all of you Love You All, Jessi, Pat, Billie Lynne, Ryan & Makayla
Berli Cameron
April 9, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. Berlin enjoyed knowing and working with Bob.
Rex and Mary Wisecarver
April 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you Sherry and your family.
Aunt Charlotte Coleman
April 8, 2014
Love and Prayers to all of the Paynter Family.
Sandy Paynter- Ruby
April 8, 2014
Our prayers for Aunt Sherry and Holly and Bobby and all the family, will remember all the family's get togethers we had when we was all younger Uncle Bob will be greatly missed
Derral Paynter
April 8, 2014
Our love and prayers for Aunt Sherry and the family. Uncle Bob will be missed. We will remember the fun times and our trip out to visit.
Kip and Debbie
Sheryl Williams
April 8, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Sherry and all of the Paynter family at the passing of Bob. Bob was a classmate in Dresden for many years, as well as our neighbor when we lived on South Main. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories!
Sheryl Starner Williams
Steve & Chris Little
April 8, 2014
Rest in Peace Robert E we will miss you Love ya
April 7, 2014
In Loving Memory of my brother, many happy memories playing cards and racing, fishing and just being brothers ! You will be missed.
Danny & Linda Jake too !!
April 7, 2014
Much love and many prayers to the Paynter family, Uncle Bob will be missed by many.
Love Sandy Paynter
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