Ralph “Pap” Eugene Painter, Sr., 82, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Kearneysville, WV.

Born on July 27, 1944, in Loudoun County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert and Goldie Painter.

Pap retired from Superior Paving Corp. with 37 years of service. He finally went home to rest with Judy.

He is survived by one daughter, Trudy Rinker of Harpers Ferry, WV; two sons, Ralph Eugene Painter, Jr. of Harpers Ferry, WV, Jamie Painter (Pam) of Harpers Ferry, WV; one step-daughter, Pamela Kirk of Charles Town, WV; four grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin, Ralph III, Bradley; seven great-grandchildren, Emma, Sofia, Lauren, Olivia, Mariah, Trenton, Rylie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy; two sons, Todd Eugene Painter, Jimmy Alan Painter; and one infant grandson, Jonathan.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:30 A.M., at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV, with Pastor Bobby Holmes officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.