William S. Atherton Obituary
In loving memory of William S. Atherton of Fort Myers, Florida, born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, who departed this world on February 25, 2026 at the age of 92. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William S. Atherton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his adoptive father Jess William Atherton; his mother Frances Atherton (Conine); and his sister Lynn Bloxham of Barrington, IL.. He is survived by: his wife Delores Ann Atherton; his adoptive son Dirk Atherton (Tracey); his children, Tom Atherton (Stefanie) and Jessica Faubert (Phil); his grandchildren, Jennifer Fajardo (Jonathan), Jillian Layden (Andy), Marie Faubert, Ryan Faubert, Jack Atherton and Josie Atherton; his great grandchildren, Elena, Cecelia Fajardo, Audrey and Adelaide Layden; and his sister Patty Turner (John) of Ft. Myers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to one of Bill's favorite charities: The Folds of Honor Foundation.
