Timothy Shawn "Tim" Paynter

Timothy (Tim) Shawn Paynter, 63, passed away on May 19, 2024. Tim was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 19, 1960 to Robert and Greta Paynter.

Tim worked as a Title Examiner, owning his own title examination business. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. Tim loved spending time with his family, cheering on the Buckeyes, fishing, traveling, and coaching youth basketball and baseball. Tim touched many lives in his 30+ years of coaching, committed to not just improving the kids’ athletic skills, but also developing their character. Tim was a man of many titles, but his favorite was that of Papa Bear because he loved, protected and cared deeply about those around him.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joni Paynter, daughter, Megan (Jake) Phillips, son, Shawn (Sarah) Paynter, mother-In-law, Patricia Sawyer, grandchildren, Jackson, Reagan, Averey, and Noah, brothers, Rick (Nan) Paynter, Mark (Tina) Paynter, Bob (Jan) Paynter, and sister, Tammy (Richard) Lilly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Paynter, mother, Greta Paynter, sister, Cindy Paynter, and father-In-law, Gideon "Bob" Sawyer.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Crossroads Baptist Church, 5075 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:00 am at Crossroads Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Gabriel officiating. Tim will be laid to rest at Mifflin Cemetery in Gahanna, Ohio.

Tim was a long-time basketball coach for the Holy Spirit Catholic School in Columbus, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Tim’s honor may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, 4382 Duchene Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43213. To share a memory of Tim or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.