Dylan Painter

Gaffney, SC - - Dylan Wesley Painter, 27, of 712 Lyman Street, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of Wesley Lee Painter of Gaffney and Donna Renee Parker of Gaffney. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School where he was a member of the swim team, and was a graduate of Spartanburg Community College. He was formerly employed by Cracker Barrel, and a member of East Gaffney Baptist Church. He loved his family, snow-boarding, video games, bowling, enjoyed music, especially Elvis’s music, and also enjoyed anime programs.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a son, Waylon Painter of Gaffney; two sisters, Amber Wicks (Dillon) and Abigail Painter, both of Gaffney; a niece, Addison Painter; maternal grandparents, Donnie & Brenda Parker; paternal grandmother, Rita Painter. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lee T. Painter.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:45PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at East Gaffney Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00PM at the Church with Reverend Kenny Wood and Reverend Josh Davison officiating. Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: East Gaffney Baptist Church, 2308 Cherokee Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340 or Cherokee County Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation, 201 W. Montgomery Street, Gaffney, SC 29341.

The family will be at the home of Donnie & Brenda Parker, 209 Old Race Track Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

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

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC