Russell Painter

Russell Painter, age 75, of Columbus, passed away March 10, 2026. Russell graduated from Northland High School, Class of 1969 and had many friends from Linden McKinley. Preceded in death by parents Doyle and Anna Painter, siblings Jerry Painter, Bussy Painter, Barney Painter, Tommy Painter and Karen Painter. Survived by loving wife Kathy Painter, children Phillip (Cherie) Painter and Kevin (Jennifer) Painter, grandchildren Cali (Colton) Miles, Alexander (Celya) Painter, Allison (Jarrod) Bahr, Kayla (Joseph) Requarth and Andrew (Brittany) Painter, great grandchildren Carter Miles and Clara Miles. Family will receive friends Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026; where funeral service will follow at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship www.ncc-golf.com