Larry T. Painter, 74, of South Jacksonville passed away Monday afternoon, November 2, 2015 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born November 2, 1941 in Plainfield the son of Lester and Mary Lorine Weller Painter. He married Lila Altenburg on February 26, 1978 near Watertown, WI and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Ricky T. (wife, Mary) Painter of Normal; one daughter, Julie (husband, John) James of Mt. Zion; three grandchildren, Reid, Brian and Kaitlin and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by one brother, Lynn Painter.
Mr. Painter had been employed by GTE and later Verizon as the Manager of the Traffic Department for many years. He enjoyed golfing, and working on electronics. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He will be remembered for his honesty, sense of humor and willingness to lend a helping hand.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Mamre Moravian Church near Watertown, WI with burial at Mamre Moravian Cemetery.
The family will meet friends from 10:00-11:00 on Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Mamre Moravian Cemetery. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of local arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com or www.claussenfuneralhome.com