John R. Paine
January 4, 1958 ~ February 13, 2021
John R. Paine, 63, of Taylorville, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
John was born January 4, 1958 in Taylorville, the son of Arthur T. “Cotton” and Loraine E. (Williams) Paine. John married Sandy Brun on September 9, 1978 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville, where they are still members today.
John graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1977. He worked for New Products, Seidel & Shaw Furniture, and operated Mr. C’s Game Room, before gaining employment with the City of Taylorville, as Lake Patrol where he was still currently employed for the past 24 years. John also owned and operated Fat Man, Inc. where he was a repossessor for the past 24 years. He would help anyone with anything. John organized and ran the Taylorville Lake Car Cruise for many years. His love for cars carried over to his own garage, where he restored his pride and joy, a 1970 Chevy Camaro. John was an avid pool player, playing and organizing various leagues over the years. He loved music, and spent most of his free time in the garage listening to KSHE 95, or watching westerns and reruns of the Andy Griffith Show. Above all, John loved his family, and would do anything for them.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Paine; sisters, Joyce Clements and Donna L. Paine; and nieces, Paula and Shirley Clements.
John is survived by his wife, Sandy Paine of Taylorville; children, Kyle (wife, Kayla) Paine, Kristin (husband, Chris) Jameson, and Katelyn Paine, all of Taylorville; grandchildren, Alexus, Dontrell, Alizabeth, Kianna, Kylie, Oliver, and Connor; brother, Art (wife, Renee) Paine, Jr. of Morrisonville; brother-in-law, Donald Clements, Sr. of Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive guests from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the funeral home, with Rev. Rodney Blomquist officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Benefits for John Paine c/o Midland Community Bank, 1149 E 1500 North Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of John, or offer condolences to his family.
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We have known John our whole lives. He came down to our house in Morrisonville when I was a kid and him and my brothers would hang out and go fishing together. He was always joking around and would always make you laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Very Sorry for your loss!!!!! Prayers!!!!!
So sorry for your loss. Your family has our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of this. John was a wonderful man! It broke our hearts to hear of his passing. May God comfort you all during this tragic time. Love you all, Neal Family.
I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Prayers to the whole family for comfort and peace.
I hadn’t seen John for years and bumped into him a while back, and without even taking a second glance at me he said, “Chucky what are you up to” like he did so many times when I was much younger at the Lake. I q as s always happy to cook him a brat when I saw him coming down the lot roads. Thank you for the qllauggs and the wonderful memories.
Sandy very sorry to hear about John. I know how hard it is to lose someone we have loved more then hall our lives. If I can do anything please let me know. Ask and I will give you my phone number. Love Sandi
It was always good to see Big John pulling up near our camper. His advice was free and always helpful. He told so many interesting stories. When he talked about his family it was so obvious how much he loved them. He’ll sure be missed. Prayers for the entire family.
He was always so kind-hearted. Even if he had to correct your behavior at the lake, he always gave people the benefit of the doubt and corrected it with kindness. Alway’s smiling!! Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your lives will be very different from now, I pray you will be filled with his love even though you may feel so lost right now.
My deepest condolences.
Sandy,
I was so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Barry-Young
Sandy, I’m so sorry to hear about John. Sending prayers & hugs to you and your family.
Our condolences go out to John’s wife. I went to school with John. He was a wonderful guy. He will be missed at the Lake.
Our thoughts and prayers are for your family. We will miss John and always treasure his memory.
I am heartbroken! John was the absolute best guy/cousin around! I loved watching the video❤️ So many memories. I’m pretty sure that John is holding and loving on a child in almost every picture! He was a guy full of love! Sending lots of prayers and hugs to you Sandy and your family!!
Sandy, Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family. We will miss John’s wit and delivery when he spoke. He was the kind of guy who could always make you laugh.