Earl Drayton Farr

Earl Drayton Farr, Jr, 83, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away July 6, 2010. He was born October 16, 1926 in Ft Myers, FL and lived in Punta Gorda all his life. Drayton had been actively serving the Charlotte County community since his graduation from the University of Florida Law School in 1951. Drayton joined his father, Earl Farr, in the firm that his father started in 1924. While actively practicing law, Drayton served as the president of the Charlotte County Bar Association from 1958 - 1959 and represented Southwest Florida as a governor on the Florida Bar Board of Governors from 1970 to 1974. He was very active in local community organizations, serving as president of the Punta Gorda Kiwanis Club and president of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce twice. He was a director and general counsel for the Punta Gorda Isles for nearly twenty years. Drayton was a long time and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Paula (nee Blackwell) Farr; his daughter, Shannon (Nick) Sunseri; grandchildren, Erin Peacock, Maggie Peacock, Caitlyn Peacock and James Drayton "JD" Kaywell; great grandchildren, Avery and Grant Williams; sister, Patti (Dr. Larry) Maggiore, many nieces, nephews and close friends.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday July 9, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 507 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL with burial to follow at Indian Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in memory of Drayton to the Charlotte County Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St. Port Charlotte, FL 33980.