Hughes Walter Painter

Hughes W. Painter, 88, of Rogers, AR died on September 24, 2013 in his home. He was born October 8, 1924 in Old Fort, NC to Charlie W. and Eve Leigh Murphy Painter. He was a retired, twenty year Veteran of the U.S. Army and a Master Mechanic. He was a member of the Green Springs Baptist Church in Hope Mills, NC, a loving husband and doting grandfather, who loved gardening, wood working, and crafting. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha C. Marlow Painter of Rogers; two daughters, Syble Freligh of Vernon, CT and Carolyn Plummer of Rogers; two sons, Hughes Walter Painter, Jr. of Van Buren and Randall Painter of Rogers; one sister, Vivian Holder of Spring lake, NC; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Graveside service will be Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the U.S National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Full Military Honors all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Danny Plummer, Ed Freligh, Brad Plummer, Scott Painter, Brett Painter, and Grant Painter. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association for Western Arkansas 2408 South 51st Court Fort Smith, AR 72903. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.