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for Gary Painter
Elizabeth Ann
October 6, 2023
Just wanted to say I'm truly sorry for your loss he was a good man . And served his town well
Rose Mary Ceniceros
June 5, 2019
Sheriff Painter was a great man. I worked with him when I worked at the Courthouse. He was also so polite. My husband and I would see him out and he always gave me a hug and said hello and shake my husband's hand and hold conversation.
Jan Gregory DeBusk
May 31, 2019
Such a great loss. I was privileged to represent Gary and Patsy as thier Realtor, a few years back, on the purchase of thier home. What a sweet loving couple to work with. Patsy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to all!
David Ivanhoe
May 31, 2019
A Man's Man.
Marcie Shellenberger
May 31, 2019
To the family of Gary Painter,
my condolences and prayers for all of you. He was a great man i felt safe because he kept crime at bay. When I heard of his passing it one time I wish the clock could turn back I was in a state of denial. My hero could not be dead. I had the utmost respect for him. God bless you all and give you the comfort that only he can give.
TSgt Jordan Lloyd (Tenison)
May 30, 2019
Rest In Peace Sherriff Painter
Jordan Lloyd (Tenison)
May 30, 2019
I offer my sincerest condolences to the Painter family. This is such a tremendous loss to our community. I don't think anyone will ever be able to fill Sheriff Painter's boots. Praying for the family, but I know Gary is up in Heaven shaking hands with my Dad and welcoming him Home.
Sincerely,
TSgt Jordan Lloyd (Tenison), US Air Force
Retired Chief JD Smith
May 30, 2019
Our deepest condolences. May God Bless The Painter families.
Rip Sheriff
Terry Tubb M.D.
May 30, 2019
A monumental loss of a monumental Sheriff and man. Condolences to his family.
Wallace McNary
May 30, 2019
A wonderful, admired, respectful, very manner able, no non-sense gentleman.You will be sorely missed and condolences to the family.
Sissy Garvin
May 30, 2019
Our hearts are truly hurting from the loss of such a special man! Prayers for his family and our community!Thank you for your Friendship and kindness you have shown us all these years.God speed
Lori Rose
May 30, 2019
Words cannot express our sadness. May the comfort of God help the family and friends through this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy to the Painter family. Sheriff Painter honored his country and Midland. He was good man!
Ruben and Debby Sifuentes
May 30, 2019
So many kind words have been posted through this guest book so there is not much left to say. It has been said. We too, will keep this family and his brothers and sisters in blue, in our prayers. May God keep you all in the hollow of his hands as you go through the funeral and continue through the years to come. The loss of such a fine Christian man, sheriff and Countryman will be felt for ages to come. God bless each of you.
Cathryn Kreger
May 29, 2019
His light beamed bright...and not just in West Texas...he added a beacon across our great nation and the world with his integrity and diligence. Truly he served honorably and was definitely a peacekeeper...blessed are the peacemakers...love to all that are mourning the absence of his earthly flame.
Cathryn Kreger
May 29, 2019
I found it fitting that Jesus was on earth 33 years. Our beloved Sheriff served 33 years. He was always so good to me! I know the angels are singing and dancing celebrating his Homecoming! I know his absence will cause a void in all of our lives. I also found it fitting that God chose to bring him home Memorial Day Weekend. I am so fortunate that he was my friend! To Patsy, the children, and the grandchildren - my deepest condolences. I thank God I got to visit with him recently. I truly treasured our friendship. I admired his gentleness especially coming from such a mountain of a man. My family is lifting up your family...and the other dedicated law enforcement members, veterans, and first responders who walked with him daily on his earthly assignment. I can hear Jesus saying "Welcome home Gary- thou good and faithful servant - well done!"
Bob, Judy & Tarah Judkins
May 29, 2019
To say our family is saddened at the passing from this earth of our wonderful Sheriff and friend to us all, is to say the very least. I was only able to meet Gary once, but was able to tell him face to face how much we appreciate all he does for us. We will be hard pressed to find a more Godly man to carry on such a great legacy. Rest in sweet peace, Gary! We rejoice knowing that youve now heard our Lord say to you, Well done, my good and faithful servant. Enter in...
Socorro Ramirez
May 29, 2019
my deepest condolences to the family..He was the finest Sheriff Midland ever had...Loved his work ethic..He will be missed greatly
Cheryl Mertz
May 29, 2019
To the Painter family and Midland County Sheriff's Office - I offer my condolences to you all. I have no idea what Midland Country will do without Sheriff Painter, so I surely cannot imagine what his family and the Sheriff's Office will do without him. Sheriff Painter is the only sheriff some people have ever known in this county - which proves how important he was to us all. Sheriff Painter, you were a great man and one dedicated lawman to your community. Your presence will be forever missed. RIP sir. Someone will take watch for you.
Annette Rankin
May 29, 2019
My prayers are for Gary Painter's family and all his friends. Gary is leaving some big boots to fill. Midland County was blessed in having him as our sheriff. Since my late husband went to high school with Gary in Plainview and I had the privilege of working for Midland County I got to know him fairly well. He was a wonderful man and a tribute to the badge he wore. Gary, you will be missed.
Al Schorre
May 29, 2019
Always faithful, loyal and dedicated. A true Texas icon.
Vickie Foster
May 29, 2019
Praying for God's blessings and comfort for Sheriff Painter's family, friends and staff. He surely was a wonderful lawman and an even more wonderful human!
Elizabeth Mancha
May 29, 2019
Dear.Family & Friends My Deepest condolences My Heart is I Still Cant Believe He Is Asleep I No We Will Meet Again In Paradise with our family and friends if you are a true believer I know I am I don't know What's It Like Losing A Husband A Father I Do No What Its It Like Losing Two Brother's It Took A Long Time True Too except But God Gave Me Strength But I No They Are With Me At All Times It Takes This Too See Are Weakness B weakness But We Have Too Pull Together That What He Would Want Let's Honor His command Keep Midland Safe I percent willing to He was a relentless man .A True Soldier IT Was An honor Knowing you ❤From The Mancha Family!!
Danny Ruiz
May 29, 2019
Sheriff Painter was one of the most caring and honest man I ever met. My sincere condolences to the Painter family.
Patsy Besherse
May 29, 2019
We are heartbroken for the wonderful family. We send our love and prayers. Rejoicing that Gary is in the presence of the Lord and his beloved parents.
Duane and Patti Besherse
SANDY ALVARADO
May 29, 2019
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PAINTER FAMILY.
DEPUTY S.ALVARADO
Barbara Duet
May 29, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My condolences to the Painter Family.
Barbara Duet
Midland County Facilities
Tori Perkins
May 29, 2019
The Painter Family is in my prayers
Beth Rothermel
May 29, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Painter family. I was in the Texas Association of Counties' Leadership Class with Sheriff Painter. He was such a good and kind man. He served Texas well. May the Lord give you all peace at this difficult time.
Gordon Lambert
May 29, 2019
Midland County lost a very RESPECTABLE human being and Sheriff.
billy jones
May 29, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Slatton
May 28, 2019
A fine man who I admired greatly. Such a tremendous loss for his family, fellow officers and the S.O. overall. Rest in Peace Sir.
Tamara Ridgeway
May 28, 2019
The Painter family and the Midland County Sheriff Office are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheriff Painter thank you for always watching out/fighting for the citizens of Midland, TX for so many years. Gary will be missed dearly by me and so many others. Rest peacefully my "Friendly Giant"
Sheriff Larry Spence
May 28, 2019
On behalf of so many lawmen and departments who are saddened by Sheriff Painters passing we send our personal prayers and thoughts to the Painter family and to Sheriff Painter's Sheriff's Office and staff. We both became Sheriffs in 1985 and we have been blessed by knowing him, his wife, and by being able to call them friends for many years. We lift you all up in thoughts and prayers. Thank you as a sheriff and as a veteran for his service, and to the family for sharing him with us as long as you have, May God continue to bless you and yours Sheriff Larry Spence, wife Vicenta, and the Willacy County Sheriffs' Office.
Don Braly
May 28, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Judy Shephard
May 28, 2019
Sheriff Painter was such a positive influence in my son's life, not only in the law enforcement realm but teaching life lessons as well. I have such high respect for this man. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones - and I know he was loved by many.
H Farris
May 28, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the Painter family. You are in our prayers. From the Farris (Tom-FBI) family.
James (Jim) Hughes
May 28, 2019
To Sheriff Gary Painters a friend and colleague. Rest In Peace. Jim Hughes: US Border Patrol Marfa, TX & US Customs Las Cruces NM (Retired since 1997)
Annamarie Guthrie
May 27, 2019
Thank you Gary for being a friend, you saved my life in 2000. if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be here today!! thank you for the many years you spent fighting for the people of midland and appreciate all you've done for me and my family May God Bless you and watch over your family always!!!!
Richard Yanez
May 27, 2019
Gary was a great man, And friend I will miss Gary. You could always count on Gary. His voice had lots of authority! But a great heart. I'm gonna missed Gary. Rest In Peace
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