 (George on far left)
December 3, 1941 - January 30, 2021
George Wilson Paynter passed away peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was the only child of Mary Elizabeth and Andrew Wilson Paynter, born on December 3, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia, just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. With his love of humor, he used to joke that the Japanese missed their target. George graduated from the University of Richmond and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. His group of fraternity brothers reunited often every year and became the brothers in life he was not given as a child. He met the love of his life, Lucy Payne Paynter, and they made their home in Winston-Salem when he went to work for Wachovia Bank. He was very proud to be able to work for such a fine institution for 31 years under such outstanding leadership. Upon his retirement, George followed his love of history by volunteering at Old Salem and Bethabara and also spent time volunteering with the Forsyth Mental Health Association.
George's Christian faith was very important to him and he loved being a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
In the end, George's greatest joy was his family. His wife of 52 years, Lucy was his rock and the love of his life! In addition to his wife, George leaves behind his three beloved children, Nancy and her husband John Church; his son Andrew and his wife Thao, and his son Charles and his wife Nancy. He also leaves behind his four grandchildren that brought him so much joy, Lucy and Anna Church and Sophie and Liam Paynter. To these four he was their beloved Papa.
George died suddenly from a fall on Saturday, January 30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Salvation Army of Forsyth County. A private family service will take place graveside.
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Clinton Willliams
So sorry to hear this news...I worked closely with George for many years. He was a great person, may his bowties rest in peace.
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David Cotterill
George was a true Southern Gentleman! He had that Eastern Virginia accent (to me anyway). :)
Everyone liked George and we all new that he was dedicated and capable. His poor wife Lucy found him at the bottom of the stairs to the basement after she returned home from an errand. So very sad..
...If anyone of us gets to heaven, I feel certain George will greet us and invite us to share some oysters (his favorite).
Charlie Frankel
I saw Lucy's name recently on St. Paul's website, where the Paynters have been active since the middle 1960's. I immediately thought about George, wondering how he was and what he was up to. I am so sorry to see this sad, tragic news. Dave Cotterill said it so well. George was the consummate gentleman and always so positive and upbeat. And I,too, loved his bow ties.
I send my deepest sympathy to Lucy and their family.
Charlie
Bill Dunn
George was a charming and witty fellow. Always has an amusing observation to add to any conversation. Someone that you enjoyed being around. He will be missed.
Gary Trapp
George and I became friends in the late '80s when we worked together at Wachovia, and remained close friends through the years. He was one of the most thoughtful people I have known. It was rare that I did not get a card from him on my birthday, and he often took me to lunch. Both of us had an interest in history, especially military history, and since I was retired from the Army Reserve I most always got an email or card from him on Veteran's Day. George loved to tell stories and would have the room cracking up as he related some incident in his natural Virginia accent; I never got tired of talking with, and spending time with him. He loved his wife and family dearly, which was obvious whenever I would ask about them. He never failed to ask about my family when we were together. I will miss George greatly.
Gary T.