Aaron Jacob Painter

Aaron Jacob Painter 1982 - 2021
Springfield, IL—Aaron Jacob Painter, 38, of Springfield died Thursday, July 1, 2021.
He was born on November 29, 1982, in Springfield, the son of Roy and Sandra (Wood) Painter.
Aaron was a 2001 graduate of Pleasant Plains High School. Aaron was an avid Cubs fan and recently spent many years living in Chicago before moving home to Springfield. He was a culinary artist, and recently started working for Five Flavors Catering. His home away from home was in a kitchen. He also loved the outdoors and to go fishing. He was a self-taught drummer and guitar player. He loved music festivals, Widespread Panic and The Grateful Dead.
Aaron is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Juanita Wood; paternal grandfathers, Chester Painter and Bud Reiser; uncle Michael Painter, Sr.; and long-time girlfriend, Stephanie Mullen.
He is survived by his father, Roy Painter; mother, Sandra Painter; sister, Amanda Painter; niece, Abby Mattox; grandfather, Jerry Wood, Sr.; grandmother, Bonnie Reiser; uncles, Jerry, Rick, Eric and Rob Wood, and Garry Painter; cousins Jessica Robison, Brittany Painter, Michael Painter, Jr. and Marion (fiancé, Bill) Wood; his stepmother; three step-brothers; a step-sister; and several other loved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made by donating to a Culinary Arts Scholarship of your choice in his name.