Allan Painter

Gaffney, SC - - Allan Leslie Painter, 67, of 904 Thompson Street, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gaffney, he was the devoted husband of Janet Hannon Painter and son of the late Louis Allan Painter and Betty Jo Painter.  He was a graduate of Cowpens High School, a graduate of Spartanburg Technical College, and retired from Milliken.  He retired after 37 years of service as Master Sergeant from the S. C. National Guard and served as a 1st Sergeant during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  Allan was a member of Park Hills Baptist Church where he served as Music Director, Chairman of Deacons and numerous other capacities.  He loved spending time with family at the lake, especially with his boys, who affectionately referred to him as "Pops".  He was an avid fisherman, Gamecock fan and enjoyed playing blue grass instruments.  After retiring he enjoyed working at Ace Hardware.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Amy Painter Gilbert (Harrison) and Melissa Painter Sarratt (Nolan); sister, Lana Gardner (the late Charles Gardner); two brothers, Terry Scott Painter and Russell Painter (Robin); mother-in-law, Elizabeth Hannon (the late Bill Hannon); brother-in-law, Kenny Hannon (Lisa); sister-in-law, Mary Kaye Hannon; family friend, Kelly Buster; his precious grandchildren, Connor, Clay, Jackson and Caden; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Park Hills Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC.  Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM at the Church with Reverend Charles McClure and Reverend Tom Moore officiating.  Interment, with military honors, will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to: Park Hills Baptist Church, 1100 Leadmine Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at the home of Elizabeth Hannon, 154 Jasper Drive, Gaffney.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC