Charles Painter

Charles Painter, 75, of Spiceland passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at IU Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1941 in Henry County, the son of the late Wendell and Lucille (Jarrett) Painter.

A 1959 graduate of Spiceland High School, he attended Ball State University. He was a member of Spiceland Friends Church, where he served as assistant treasurer for 16 years and treasurer for 16 years. A member and former president of the Spiceland Lion’s Club, Charles worked for Draper Inc. for 6 years part-time and full time for 43 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Kathy Painter of Spiceland, whom he married August 5, 1962; two daughters, Michelle (Randy) Clapp of Spiceland, and Monica (Dennis) Peavie of Spiceland; grandchildren, Audrey Peavie (Dakota Davis), Lindsey Peavie, who lovingly called him Char Char, and Joshua Peavie, all of Spiceland; two sisters, Mary Ellen Van Osdol of Martinsville, and Judy Smith of Springport; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Spiceland Friends Church with Pastors David Brock and Cathy Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Circle Grove Cemetery in Spiceland. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle and an hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Spiceland Friends Church, 401 W. Main St., Spiceland, IN 47385. You may share a condolence or memory of Charles at www.hinsey-brown.com .