James "Jim" Carleton Paynter, Jr., was born November 24th, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to James and Cecile Paynter.

Though born in Michigan and living many other places over the years, Jim considered himself most at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he lived there for the majority of his life. He graduated from Edison High School in 1964 and attended the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated with a degree in business. After college, he spent time in Alaska as a member of the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain. Jim returned to Tulsa and, when his father passed away, took over the family business, Roadrunner Portable Buildings. He went on to work for American Airlines for more than 20 years before retiring in 2013. During this time, Jim also served on active duty in the Oklahoma Air National Guard where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant.

Jim was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, as well as a dear friend to many, some for several decades. Besides family and friends, Jim's greatest love was music. He had a vast appreciation and knowledge of many types of music, but he always carried a special affinity for the music and musicians of his beloved Tulsa. Jim was a lifelong, avid supporter of the local, live music scene. He also enjoyed watching sports, fishing, boating, and entertaining family at his home on Lake Skiatook. In years past, Jim also traded in antiques, with a particular interest in Art Deco items, and he studied Tae Kwon-Do at Kang's Institute and Guthery''s Tae Kwon-Do in Tulsa.

All services will be in Tulsa, and include:

• Viewing and Family Visitation - Thursday, June 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Stanleys Funeral Home, located at 3959 East 31st Street
• Memorial Service and Burial – Friday, June 15th at 10:00 A.M. at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, located at 5111 South Memorial Drive
• Reception– Immediately following the memorial service at Tulsa Bible Church, located at 5838 South Sheridan Road