Arley Dana Painter, 69, of Sod passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at home.
He was as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic.
Arley was preceded in death by his parents, Arley and Stella Taylor Painter; brother, Dallas Walker; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Louise Gillenwater.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Flora; son, Brent (Erica) Gillenwater; daughter, Robin Walker; very special nephew, who was like a son to Dana, Zach (Jennifer) Anderson; sister, Cassie (Gordon) Chenoweth and Rheta (Sonny) Anderson; grandchildren, Angie Gillenwater, Haley, Kaitlin and Joshua Walker; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A gathering for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
Deepest sympathy to my Aunt Flora.
I am going to miss the talks Uncle Dana and I would have.
Love you.
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father knows the heartbreak of loss and is here for us as he promised at Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, And through the rivers, they will not flood over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame singe you.” Although death is the most heartbreaking experience we will ever face we are not left without hope. God promises to bring our loved ones back to life through a resurrection as he promised at, Isaiah 25:8 ” He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” How we long for that truly special day to embrace them again!