Birth date: Oct 23, 1952 Death date: May 12, 2021
John Russell Paine was born on October 23,1952 to Bob and Melba Paine and went to his eternal home on May 12, 2021. Growing up in Tyler, TX, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance and developed a sheer dogged determina Read Obituary
I will always treasure the memories of our times together. My love and prayers to the Paine families :~)
Jeffrey Archer
Faith in Our Lord, and the many testimonials of John’s devotion to him, lead us to be relieved that John’s years of physical limitations and burdens are completed. While we are heavy-hearted at this loss in our extended family, we marvel at God’s grace, and how wonderful it is that John was able to accomplish so much despite the obstacles he faced. Clearly he didn’t face them alone.
While we will not be able to be present in person for the celebration of his life’s triumphs, we are remembering him throughout these days, and offering prayers for consolation and peace for Margaret and all of their family. Be assured of our continued prayers.
Cousin David and Margaret Paine, Austin TX
Mentoring me for 20 years absolutely changed my life. So deeply grateful for the life of John Paine.
Mike Downey
Margaret,
This is for you. We haven't known each other long. My heart is with you. I send my heartfelt condolences as well. Christina C
So many memories to mention with John, but the one that sticks out the most is our meeting each week for good ole man to man chat and how the Trinity plays a key issue in each and every part of our lives. I always knew I had Christ in my heart but really never professed it to anyone specifically. Those of you that know John will get this... but one morning after our Bible study John had asked me to chat for a moment in his SUV. I knew of course if he got me in there I was probably about to get an ear full. As you guessed it he had me cornered in his SUV and started talking about the difference in receiving Christ into my heart "aloud". I had really never given it much thought but went along with his pursuit of that notion and listened. He asked if I had ever really professed my love for Christ and received him into my heart other than just to myself. I told him no, but am willing, as John was twisting my arm ;) As I began saying these words 'I receive Jesus into my heart, I repent of my sins and know that He died for me on the Cross...Jesus IS my Lord and Savior'....folks I was balling like a baby before I could even get through allowed what I already knew in my heart. In fact I'm tearing up now as I right this. I have men that I have led in Bible Study, now and in the past and have always said, I know I will be in heaven when I die, with maybe a little hesitation. However, I knew from that day moving forward I Will be in heaven 110% because despite 'me', I truly received Christ into my heart that day with John as my witness.
Thank you my Brother in Christ John for you being you!
Lamentations 3:22-24
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ""The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him""
Love you and miss you terribly,
Steven W. Clary II
While I only met John Russell Paine briefly, I have followed his amazing story through John II and Jenn for over a dozen years. I keep a copy of "The Luckiest Man" book and movie handy for inspiration whenever I need it; these sources of encouragement will endure long past his life, and certainly throughout the rest of my own, at least. John's legacy lives on now through his adult children and their own children; I see that same smile in many of them, and those of us who call them friends are truly blessed through this. I offer my sympathies to the family in their time of grieving, and please know that I am praying for each of you.
Dear Margaret, John, Josh, Hillary and Family,
Please know the Martin Family has you all in our prayers. We are feeling your loss as well as being blessed having John Sr and your family as our very close more than just friends relationships over 40 years. John certainly impacted all of our lives in a positive light as he always had that as his goal. May all the great memories, wisdom and struggles strengthen you all that he embodied.
His “Cross to Bear” was so inspirational for all.
Much Love
Larry & Cathi Martin
My favorite memory of John was my rare opportunity to take him on a Colorado mountains adventure with me when we had a week of fellowship and amazing experiences.
Camping out on Silver Mountain at 9000 ft base camp from my army tent we enjoyed the campfire stories of the day’s adventures, breathtaking scenery of mountains, extreme weather, hiking and hunting. One of those adventures most memorable to me was we had taken our ATVs as high as the old logging trail would allow. We hiked up a ridge of the mountain a couple of miles to gain a view of a hidden valley. We were supposed to be hunting however our thoughts and conversations were all about the beautiful views of the San De Christo (Blood of Christ) mountain range to the west and the hidden valley.
Just as we had commented on some sudden appearance of clouds over Silver Mountain a snow storm hit us with white out conditions!
The strange to most reaction we had was to embrace the experience and the beautiful snow and intensity of weather around us. This included a rare snow tornado on top of Rough Mountain to our SW. Once we decided to descend to lower elevation the snow quit so we had a safe return to camp and shared our stories with other hunter as we had steak dinner cooked over our campfire.
The next day we harvested an old bull elk that some experts told us would not have survived the winter. All three of us participated in the adventure and hardships of successful hunting and celebration of harvest of such a majestic elk who had lived a long life in the mountains as herd bull assuring continued elk population.
That small herd of about a dozen has grown to over 1000 in 30 years of conservation by ranchers and hunters. I think of John often as I still explore those same mountains and the same footsteps bringing new younger folks to experience the beauty and life lessons of the San De Cristos.
Thank you my friend and fellow Aggie for showing us all the path and the way to God.
Larry Martin
