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Harry Paynter Obituary
HARRY ALVIN PAYNTER, SR. Col., USAF (Ret.) President, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
On Friday, January 7, 2011 in Brenham, Texas. Born July 22, 1923, Miami, AZ, son of the late Mabel Vera Moore Paynter and Harry Paynter. He is survived by his wife, Betty Wilkins Paynter; his brother, John Charles Paynter; four children, Harry Alvin Paynter, Jr., Steven Wilkins Paynter (and Marion), Barbara Paynter Barnett (and Joseph) and Susan Moore Paynter (and Joseph Hasankulizade); seven grandchildren, Joshua, David, Christopher and Laura Paynter, Elizabeth, Joseph and Steven Barnett; and four great-grandchildren, Enzo, Nico, Jaxon and Maks Paynter. His family is pleased that his beautiful spirit is free to soar again. Graveside Service, with Burial of Ashes, will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011. Memorial contributions in Harry's name may be sent to: Capital Hospice, Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.
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Ellen Kelly
February 1, 2011
Can't stop thinking about your family and how many memories we shared together. PLEASE let me know if anyone needs a place to stay in April. I still live in the 5-bedroom house in Springfield. 703.451.8236.
Ellen, Susan, Danny, Noreen and Terri Kelly
January 31, 2011
We have such fond memories of our friendship over the years. Now Harry and Charlie will be together in Arlington, where Charlie went in 2007. Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
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