Donald was a member of Wise Baptist Church. He was his father's caretaker, Gizmo's best friend and companion, a drag racer as well as an avid drag racing fan.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday January 6, 2016, at Wise Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Donald Paynter is survived by his wife, Brenda Sturdivant Paynter, his father, Leonard Leon Paynter, children, Justin Derek Paynter, Leslie Paynter Martin and step-son, Anthony Scott Sturdivant, three sisters, Janet Paynter Jenkins (husband Jeff), Kay Paynter Gustkey (husband Frank), Carolyn Paynter Wagner (husband Tommy), one brother, Edward Leon Paynter (fiancé Bonnie) and grandchildren Jordan L. Martin and Hunter N. Martin. Arrangements are by Blaylock Funeral Home