Photo courtesy of Oakey’s North Chapel
During these times God family and friends are the Foundation. It is heartbreaking to see such a wonderful family go through such a tragedy. But with love and prayers we send to you a healing and hopefully an understanding. Ricki and the boys are in our prayers and in our hearts. We love you!!!
Chris & Steph Scissom
January 23, 2013 | Kingsport, TN
Wishing you and your family the strength to remember the many good things about Will and hopefully forget the sufferning. He is in Gods hands now and looking forward to a resurrection hope. God Bless you all.
Paula Umberger-Knight
January 21, 2013 | Sidney, OH
Thinking of you. Kim and Gerry
January 21, 2013
Dear Ricki;
I can not even begin to know what you are feeling right now. Just know that you and your boys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl & Jay Bennington
January 21, 2013 | Orange Park, FL
Thinking of you all. I pray that you are surrounded by your loved ones and find strength and comfort through your tears and in the knowledge that many are here for you. A loss here on Earth but a Blessing in Heaven Above.
Marie Vowell
January 21, 2013 | Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Ricki and family, Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. You will continue to be there in the days to come. May God bless you all and help you to stay strong. Bev
Bev Zambrello
January 21, 2013 | Roanoke, VA
You all are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Freday
January 21, 2013 | Roanoke, VA
Ricki,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Whitney Vines
January 21, 2013 | Virginia Beach, VA
Ricki, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..May Gods comfort and peace surround your family during this time..
Theresa Grandstaff
January 21, 2013 | Lynchburg, VA
William Ray Painter, Jr. (Will), passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 peacefully surrounded by family and friends, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by beloved mother, Shelva Jean Painter (Sarver). Will is survived by his wife of 25 years, Erica Collins Painter (Ricki); his two sons, William Ray Painter III (Bo) and Wyatt Collin Painter; two sisters, Amanda Jane Rosen (Mandy) and Beth Painter Jones; father-in-law, William Ray Painter, Sr. (Billy); brother-in-law, Melvin Z. Jones, Jr.; in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins and three nephews. Will was a 1979 graduate of William Fleming High School and received an associate degree from Dabney Lancaster in 1981. He worked at Norfolk Southern for 30 years. Will grew up at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the Star City Hunt Club for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his boys. He helped coach a number of recreational club baseball teams.In lieu of flowers please make donations in Will?s name to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Horace Light and the Rev. James Armentrout officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Oakey?s North Chapel.
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