Earle Gregory Paynter III

Earle Gregory Paynter III

Earle Gregory Paynter III, 67, of Louisa, Virginia, died on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Martha Jefferson Hospital, with his family by his side.

A native of Clifton Forge, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Earle G. Paynter Jr. and Pauline Payne; a granddaughter, Samantha Sisk; brother, Doug Paynter and sister, Wanda Seay. He is survived by his wife, Noma LaVaughn; daughter, Paula Watson and her husband, James, and daughter, Sandy Paynter and her fiance, D. W. Pritchett; son, Earle G. Paynter IV and his fiancee, Fonda Graves; son, Victor O. Paynter and Lisa Paynter; two stepdaughters, Robin Sisk and significant other, Marvin Dilla, and Pam Lent and fiance, Damian Farmer; grandchildren, Dawn and John Herndon, Amber Farrish, Alex Tillman, Jacob Paynter, Kevin Farmer, Alyssa Currier, Manuel Perez, Tabitha Sisk, Marcus Perez, James Watson, and Brianna Lamm; great-grandchildren, Makayla Herndon, Linzy Herndon and Chase Williams; a brother, Mason Lockridge and his wife, Pauletta; a brother-in-law, Sam Birckhead and his wife, Trudy; a special friend, Julie; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Earle was a retired Electrician/Electrical Department Supervisor for Robertson Electric Company, working there 40 years and was Bill Robertson's first employee. Earle loved to play music, bowl, fish, hunt, go to car races, ride his motorcycle; visit with family and friends and travel. He leaves behind many pets that miss him.

A special thank you from the family to those who took care of Earle while in the hospital. A memorial celebration will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 1510 Peach Grove Road, Louisa (Rt. 621). Online guestbook available at www.woodwardfuneral.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.