William "Bill" H. Potterton, Jr.
August 22, 1929 - August 27, 2017
Roberson Funeral Home
Bob Potterton
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Service
Faith Lutheran Church of Punta Gorda
Saturday 9/23, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Memorial

In Lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Bill can make a donation to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238; or the…

Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department

Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America, 1801 boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907; or to the…

Southwest Florida Council Boy Scouts of America

Punta Gorda Boat Club, 802 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, in Bill’s name.

Punta Gorda Boat Club

William H. “Bill” Potterton, Jr., 88, of Punta Gorda Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017, sailing away peacefully in his sleep. Bill was born August 22, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Germantown High School, and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics from Wharton. Bill was a…

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Joe Potterton left a message on January 18, 2018:
Dad, I can't believe you are no longer with us. Without you, I would never be where I am today. You taught me to never give up and always do your best, no matter what. You would always say to me... "You can do it!" I miss you so much it hurts. I love you Dad!
Bob Potterton left a message on December 22, 2017:
my ROCK. Merry Christmas Dad. I love you.
The Funk Family, Vienna Virginia left a message on September 14, 2017:
Mr. Potterton - while I may never have met you, I know a couple of your sons and if you are anything like them, you are remarkable. Rest in Peace Sir!
your son, Bo left a message on September 1, 2017:
Dad, Im so very glad I was able to spend time with you and have our 4pm cigar that Sunday even though it was only 12 noon ! Your always with me and I love and miss you dearly.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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