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Madron Painter MOYOCK - Madron Painter, 86, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2010. Mr. Painter was born Nov. 13, 1923 to the late Mosby and Odessa Painter in Natural Bridge, Va. He loved being outdoors and was, as Madron would say, "a heck of a hunter." He will always be remembered as a loving father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Irma Painter; two sons, Mike Painter and wife Sherry and Terry Painter and wife Sharon; sister, Maxine Staples; six grandchildren, Troy, Aaron, Bradley, Martha, Alex, and Lucas; and three great-grandchildren, Troy Michael, Hannah, and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Painter. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 10, 2010.

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Brian Bachman

September 11, 2010

My sympathy goes out to Painter family. He will truely be missed by all of us. I feel honored to have known him and will always remember his stories at the hunt club. He was a great story teller and always put a smile on my face from his comedy. Miss you Madron!!!!!!

Sandra & Ron DeGroff

September 10, 2010

Our sympathy to all the family at this difficult time. Although we only knew Madron briefly, he was a fine gentleman who we enjoyed visiting with.

Henry & Sharon Bachman

September 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I will treasure my memories of the good times we had at the Huntclub.

September 10, 2010

Mike,Sherry and family,I would like to say what a wonderful man Mr.Painter was,I worked with Mr.Painter at Atlantic Dominion Dist. in Nags Head until his retirement...He loved his family and his grandbabies is what he talked about to me,,He will be greatly missed by the ones that knew and loved him.God Bless you all. Both of my parents are there at Rosewood.WEDDING RING section ...Mr Painter will forever Rest In Peace ...So sorry for your loss.

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