PUNTA GORDA, FL – William Edwards Painter, 90, of Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Chardon, passed away Oct. 22, 2016.
He retired as the president of Gibson Homans Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lottie; and was the loving dad of William (Carolyn) Painter, Karen (Ted) Senf and Barb Perry; cherished brother of Isabel (Tom) Kreidler; adored Opa of grandchildren, Chris Judd, Kimi Shaffer, Jen Yuker, Bill Painter, Shannon Ogden and Mo Kreitzer, and great-grandchildren, Blake, Aleks, Nik , Spencer, Brody, Scout, Caleb and Emery.
He is also survived by his lady friend, Mary Alice Crawford.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to your favorite charity in his name.
Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family your thoughts, memories and condolences on the online guestbook.
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, Venice, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.