James Harry Painter III

James Harry Painter III, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 18th of June 2016 in Houston, Texas. Harry was born and raised in Houston, graduated from Lamar High School then going on to graduate from the University of Texas and the University of Houston School of Law. Harry practiced law with his father at the Painter & Painter law firm for almost forty years in Houston. He was predeceased by his parents, James Harry Painter Jr and Elizabeth Painter.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, James Harry Painter Jr. and Elizabeth Washburn Painter. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Penelope Cherney Painter; his oldest son, James Harry Painter IV and his wife Aissa and their children, Emma and James Harry Painter V; and his youngest son, Paul Russell Painter and his wife Blair and their children, Reese, Bridget and Reilly. Survivors also include his sister, Lynn Painter West; nieces, Elizabeth West and Carrie West Kobe; and nephew, John Painter West.

The Painter family is tremendously grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff of Houston Methodist West Hospital for their wonderful care and love of Harry over the past four months.

A memorial service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 25th of June, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. Immediately following, friends are invited to greet the family during a reception in the nearby grand foyer.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with appreciation to consider a memorial contribution to the Humane Society of Houston, 14700 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77053.