Michael Nelson Painter

Michael Nelson Painter

Age 62, Luray, Va.

Michael Nelson Painter, 62, of Luray, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

He was born on March 5, 1962, in Luray, VA, and was a son of Nelson Painter (stepmother Arletta Painter) of Stanley, and the late Bessie Ann Hite Price (late stepfather Elbert Price).

For many years before his death, Mike was a construction foreman for Valley Builders of Luray and Quality Production Construction of Frederick, MD. After years of building houses, Mike took a different direction and became the farm foreman for Appalachian Freight at the Pence Farms in Edinburg. Mike was also a member of The Eagles in New Market.

On August 21, 1988, he married Lena Louise Printz Painter, who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife, father and stepmother, are a son David-Ray Painter of Mount Jackson; a daughter, Sara Painter of Luray; a sister, Rebecca Wood of Rileyville; a brother, Kenneth Painter of Luray; two stepbrothers, Gregory Price of Luray, and Charles Lee Price of Edinburg; four grandchildren, Brandon, Khloe, Wyatt and ZadaLynn; and two nephews, Brian Martin of Stanley, and Chad Martin of Luray.

He was preceded in death by two stepbrothers, Gerry L. and Curtis Ricky Price.

A memorial celebration is being planned in the spring.

Arrangements are being handled by The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray, Va.

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