Tommy Benton Painter, 76, of Luray, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Sentara
RMH Medical Center. He spent most of his years living in Luray.
He was bornAug. 25, 1946, in Luray and was a son of the late John Paul Painter Sr.
and Nina Pearl Painter.
Tommy was a member of the Luray Christian Church.
Tommy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was respected and loved by
all and will be greatly missed.
On March 10, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Wood Painter, who
survives. Joyce and Tommy were happily married for 54 years.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are their son, Brian “Scott” Painter of Elkton and
wife, Meghan; his brother, John Paul Painter Jr. of Luray and wife, Judy; his
granddaughter, Kara Painter of Creve Coeur, Mo.; and his grandpup, Toby Banjo
Painter of Elkton.
Tommy worked atA&P Grocery as the produce manager for more than 40 years. After
retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his son and helping with the family business
Blue Ridge Outdoor Supplies.
Afuneral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Bradley Funeral
Home by “Bubba” Gochenour. Burial was in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Emergency Squad, 20871 Blue
and Gold Drive, Elkton, VA22827.