Earl Bittaker Jr., 77, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Lake Placid. Earl was a native Floridian who was born in Miami on October 16, 1944. He was the son of Betty and Earl Bittaker Sr. Earl served his country with honors in the Florida Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of the Best Painters in Allapattah since 1984. Earl was a supporter of the local police officers, and had a special place in the office for them come to and be able to do their paperwork. He and his wife moved to Lake Placid in 199 7 after his retirement. Earl was an avid golfer and loved to play a great round. When he got his first hole-in-one he was elated and wanted more. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church and the American Legion Placid Post 25. Earl is survived by the love of his life of 52 years TR, daughters; Carie and Erika (Scott), five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A memorial service to celebrate Earl's life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday April 9, 2022 at the Memorial United Methodist Church 500 Kent Avenue, Lake Placid with Rev. Jerry R. McCauley and Rev. David Mullins officiating. Military honors will be present by the VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard.