William “Billy” Burton Latter, 79, died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2016.

Billy was born on August 16, 1936 to Richard Mitchell Latter Sr. and Mary Dickerson Latter in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Billy grew up in the Boothbay region, graduating from the Boothbay Harbor High School, Class of 1954.

Billy worked as a painter for Paul Abbott. He also worked the Paul E. Luke Boatyard for 26 years, Fuller Shipyard and finally working at Hodgdon Yachts until his retirement. Billy was a member of the Hot Rod Association. He enjoyed racing in Sanford, Norridgewock, Oxford, Winterport, and the New England Drag Way in Epping, New Hampshire.

Billy is predeceased by his parents, and his brothers, Richard Latter Jr. and Francis “Fanny” Latter. He is survived by his brother, Robert Latter and his wife, Jean, of Boothbay; his sister-in-law, Judith Latter, of Wiscasset. He is also survived by his nieces, Sue Foye of Wiscasset, Richelle Pontau of Wiscasset, Cathy Latter of Boothbay Harbor, and his nephews, Richard Latter III of Wiscasset, Rob Latter of Boothbay Harbor, Mickey Latter of Boothbay, and Tracey Latter of Boothbay.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, Maine. A Celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, with a graveside committal to follow at Ocean View Cemetery, Boothbay, ME. Al Roberts will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Billy’s name to either the Meals on Wheels Program, c/o Patricia Wheeler, 17 West Street, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, or The Boothbay Food Pantry, P. O. Box 63, East Boothbay, ME 04544.

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Billy, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.