Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Smyrna
Smyrna, Tennessee
Feb 13, 1943 – Nov 19, 2024
Cecil Painter, age 81 of LaVergne, TN died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at StoneCrest Medical Center. He was a native of Davidson County, TN and was a son of the late Buford and Mary Crafton Painter.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Faye Hiland Painter; their children, Suzanne Cornwell and husband Bobby of LaVergne and Michael Painter; grandchildren, Ryan Painter and wife Katelyn Ann, Savannah Henderson and husband Michael, Garrett Cornwell, Benjamin Painter, and Nathan Painter; a brother, Randy Painter and wife Maxine of Bell Buckle; a sister, Barbara Tidwell of Murfreesboro; former daughter in law, Karen Painter; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Mr. Painter was a member of Gilroy Church of Christ. He owned Cecil’s Automotive in LaVergne for many years. He later retired from the City of LaVergne Parks and Recreation Department in 2011 after 18 years of service.
Visitation with the family will be at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 4:00 until 8:00pm. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna and burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
An online guestbook is available for the Painter family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Read MoreCouldn't make visitation, had flat tire twice in one day just before coming down, Cecil very nice person, good to my parents, always welcomed me at Gilroy and Lavergne Church
David TURNER
November 25, 2024 | LA VERGNE, TN | Friend
My deepest condolences to the Painter family. Cecil was a wonderful friend to my grandfather Harry Jones Je and watched me grow up. You couldn’t visit home without getting a wave hello or a small chat to catch up. You will be dearly missed Sending Love & Light
Darius Jones II
November 24, 2024 | Nashville, TN | Neighbor
Mr. Cecil Fly High Sir! As my Dad stated we met you in the summer of 1988. You and your family welcomed us to the community with open arms. My memories of you were you saw me graduate high school, get married, have children and grand children whenever we were in town you always waved or had a brief conversation at the mailbox or drive way. You were without a doubt my Dad’s best friend. You always looked after each other especially when you were both down just like brothers. Even up to the...
Anissa Jones-Wallace
November 22, 2024 | Paducah, KY | Family
my wife(marion) and I moved across the street from cecil /faye in the summer of 1988..we were greeted with hugs/smiles..welcomed to the neighborhood..they embraced my children and grandchildren..watched them grow and move on..cecil and I shared stories,tools,and meals..the TRUE meaning of neighborly..we've recently moved to missouri..one of the things I miss most is our morning chats at the mailbox...and now even more so..Cecil..we're going to miss you..faye, you and the family, be...
harry jones
November 21, 2024 | Benton, MO | Neighbor
I went to church with him and rode the church bus he drove
Martha Gale Brewer
November 21, 2024 | Murfreesboro | Friend
Prayers for the Painter family. May God give you strength and comfort you.
Jean Garrett
November 21, 2024 | Bell Buckle, TN
We will miss our neighbor and good friend.
Tom and Elaine Oakley
November 20, 2024 | LA Vergne, TN | Friend
Thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort for Faye, Barbara and family. Brian Crafton's family - Tammy & Morgan
Tamara Crafton
November 20, 2024 | Dawson Springs, KY | Family
He was good neighbor and friend
Jean Prince
November 20, 2024 | Lavergne, TN | Friend