Howard H Painter

Howard H. Painter, 82 of Hurricane WV passed away on October 15, 2022, after an extended illness.  Mr. Painter was born on October 26, 1939 in Elkins, WV to Frank W. Painter and Florence G. Hilborn Painter. Howard was a 1957 graduate of Elkins High School.  He went on to attend WV Business College and received his degree in Business Management and Advanced Accounting.  

Howard’s career with the State of West Virginia began in 1963 working with the Department of Corrections at the Huttonsville Correctional Center.  He later worked in the WV Legislative Auditors Office. He left the Auditors Office and went to work for Elkins Limestone Company as the Fiscal Manager.

His love for the correctional field took him back to work for the WV Department of Corrections in 1976 until his retirement. Howard worked in different roles and facilities for the remainder of his career.  He retired in August 2001 as the Warden at the Mount Olive Correctional Center in Smithers, West Virginia after 30+ years of service.  

After his retirement, Howard opened his own private investigation business Painter and Associates, LLC. Which he still maintained until the time of his death.

Mr. Painter was twice married, in November 1963 he married the former Patricia A. Daniels who preceded him in death on December 31, 1983. 

On December 25, 1988, he married the former Debra C. Epperly Painter who survives in Hurricane, WV.

Mr. Painter was preceded in death by his mother and father Florence G. and Frank W. Painter, his stepmother Lorena A. Hilborn Painter, his brother Frank W. Painter Jr., his sister Aileen R. Painter Burner and his grandson Michael J. McCartney.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly K. Painter Chamberlain, his granddaughter Misty N. Chamberlain, his great granddaughter Brooklyn K. Chamberlain and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 28,2022 at Allen Funeral Home 2837 Main Street, Hurricane, WV 25526.  The funeral will be held Sunday, October 30th, 2022at the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 at 3:00 p.m.  Burial will be at the Beverly Cemetery 367 Main Street, Beverly, WV 26253

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