William M. Warner
William M. Warner, a 40 year resident of Sun City Center, Fla., went to be with our Lord on Oct. 6, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 29, 1926, the son of Frances VanPatten and Samuel Erickson Warner. He is survived by his brother, Raynor Warner, and predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Gail Osborn, and his sister, Patricia Ray. He leaves behind five children, Eric, Stephen, Kevin, Melissa and Kristen; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He spent his childhood years in Daytona Beach, Fla., fishing, hunting, racing cars and landing airplanes on Daytona Beach until he served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Upon discharge, he married his beautiful wife, Gail, and they raised three sons and two daughters. A career “Ad Man” he served as a creative director at major advertising firms in New York City for over 30 years. Noteworthy ad lines that Bill created are Thomas English Muffins’, “Nooks and Crannies;” Florida Citrus’, “A day without orange juice, is like a day without sunshine”; and Hertz Rental’s, “Let Hertz put you in the driver’s seat today.”
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer and passed this love onto his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Gail served on many medical missions trips while members at Black Rock Church and Trinity Baptist Church. He was a faithful disciple of Christ and his greatest legacy is leaving behind a family that loves the Lord and desires to serve Him. Bill was a true gentleman and a father figure to many. His immense capacity to love others is fondly remembered through his signature trademark of passing out two dollar bills. He was an influencer before it was trendy. His unconditional love and support for his family and friends has left an indelible mark on their lives.
In his memory, contributions may be made to Word of Life, P. O. Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870, Acct: John Reimer - #039405.
He spent his childhood years in Daytona Beach, Fla., fishing, hunting, racing cars and landing airplanes on Daytona Beach until he served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Upon discharge, he married his beautiful wife, Gail, and they raised three sons and two daughters. A career “Ad Man” he served as a creative director at major advertising firms in New York City for over 30 years. Noteworthy ad lines that Bill created are Thomas English Muffins’, “Nooks and Crannies;” Florida Citrus’, “A day without orange juice, is like a day without sunshine”; and Hertz Rental’s, “Let Hertz put you in the driver’s seat today.”
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer and passed this love onto his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Gail served on many medical missions trips while members at Black Rock Church and Trinity Baptist Church. He was a faithful disciple of Christ and his greatest legacy is leaving behind a family that loves the Lord and desires to serve Him. Bill was a true gentleman and a father figure to many. His immense capacity to love others is fondly remembered through his signature trademark of passing out two dollar bills. He was an influencer before it was trendy. His unconditional love and support for his family and friends has left an indelible mark on their lives.
In his memory, contributions may be made to Word of Life, P. O. Box 600 Schroon Lake, NY 12870, Acct: John Reimer - #039405.