Franklin Painter

Franklin Wade Painter, 78, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family.
He served in the United States Air Force for Twenty years and retired in June of 1972. Mr. Painter worked as a security guard at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg till his time of death.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earnest and Helen Painter, five brothers, and one sister.
Mr. Painter is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Carolyn Painter, one brother Roland L. Painter, daughter Carolyn Elaine Link, three grandchildren T.W. Link, Dakota and wife Kayla Link, and Sierra Link, and two great-grandchildren Lakota Link and Miranda Boyd.
Friends may call between the hours of 5 and 8 pm Monday, July 30, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 31, at 11 am at Cambria Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Crowgey and Rev. Michael Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Recupero, Dr. McCoy, and all the staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations would be greatly appreciated to defray expenses. Online condolences may be sent at www.hornefuneralservice.com .