Broderick "Brad" Painter

Broderick “Brad” Painter passed away peacefully at his home in Thurman, Ohio on January 13, 2025 at 6:18 p.m., surrounded by his loved ones. Brad was a well-known local artist, teacher, coach, mentor, fisherman, and most of all a loving, fun, kind, gentle husband, father, grandfather “Poppy,” brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved to create works of art, fish, coach, teach, and just plain out be goofy! He would give the shirt off his back to help his fellow man and would do anything for a laugh or smile! He was a fun-loving man, full of life, and had the ability to make those around him smile! He loved his family, friends, and students. He created works of art that fill the homes of so many people and canvased the community with his creativity and love! His smile and laugh will be dearly missed and will echo in the hearts of those who knew him for eternity! He was known as Poppy to his grandchildren who loved him so much, and he loved them! We love you, Poppy, and you will forever be in our hearts!

Brad is survived by his wife, Kimberly E. Painter; children, Kathryn R. Brotherson (Chad H. Brotherson) and Kelly W. Painter (Lacey R. Painter); grandchildren, Layne Painter, Marc Brotherson, Tucker Painter, Kenley Brotherson, Vincent Painter, Sydney Painter, and Brooklyn Painter; siblings, Robert Painter, Fredda Kent, (Brother) Billy Painter (Mick Painter), Jeff Whaley (Missy Whaley), Chris Whaley (Kathy Whaley), and Rick Whaley (Tara Cunningham); nieces and nephews, Coria Kent, Erin Painter, Frederick Painter, Mechelle Painter, Jessy Scott (Brian Scott), Beau Whaley (Andrea Whaley), Zane Whaley (Kristina Whaley), Nina Carter, Coby Kosnich (Zach Kosnich), Cory Tawney, and Angela Carter; great nieces and nephews, Ace Whaley, Avery Whaley, Audrey McKinniss, Hadley Harter, Kylee Harter, Jalen Carter, Judah Carter, Jersey Painter, Lucy Scott, Natalie Holmes, Salem Hammond, Christopher Daniels (Cory Daniels), Cameron Daniels, Carter Daniels, Oliver Daniels, Alexus Michael (Gage Michael), Jada Kent, Hannah Painter, Josie Jones, Briley Jones, Payzleigh Painter, Johnathon Painter (Sierra Phillips), Sebastian Painter, and Nick Painter.

Brad was preceded in death by: (Grandson) Barrett C. Painter, (Mother) Violet Painter, (Father) Frederick Painter, (Niece) Rebecca Lynn Painter, (Mother-in-law) Kathleen Whaley, (Father-in-law) Charles Whaley, (Sister-in-law) Karen Carter, (Sister-in-law) Lisa Tawney, and (Brother-in-law) David “Andy” Whaley.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Brad at the Holzer Leadership and Innovation Institute on the Holzer Hospital Campus, 254 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Brad’s name to Heartland Hospice, 120 Twin Oaks Drive B, Jackson, Ohio 45640 or Gallipolis in Lights, P.O. Box 1126, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

-Lovingly submitted by Brad’s family