Robert L. Plants, 90, passed away May 13, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle PA. Mr. Plants is a former resident of Ashtabula, Oh.
Mr. Plants was born on March 21, 1923 in Washington, PA, the son of John and Ollie (Miner) Plants.
Mr. Plants was drafted into the Navy and is a WWII Vet. In 1953 he opened his first photography studio. Later, he was employed at Rockwell International as a tool and die maker. He was a beekeeper for many years and in 1985 became the County Apiary Inspector for 11 years. After retirement, he had several paper routes for the Star Beacon.
Mr. Plants was a member of the Harbor United Methodist Church, Contact Tele Ministries, Ashtabula C. & Trumbull Co. Bee Association.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, photography, bee keepings, and traveling.
Survivors include his children David (Kimberly) Plants of N. Kingsville, Oh., James (Denise) Plants, of New Port Richey, FL., Marti “Martha” Bodgon of New Castle, Pa., Kenneth (Ann) Plants, of Blythewood, Sc., Dottie “Dorothy” Plants of New Castle, Pa., and Nancy Piltz, of Ashtabula, Oh., one sister, Jean (Tom) Vandigraff, of Dunedin, Fl.,13 grandchildren, Rose Gillmer, Cheri Siders, Magen (Josh) Corbett, Ashlee Plants, Amanda (Ken) Winters, Sarah Balcomb, Hayley Plants, Rebecca Plants, Angie (Brian) Gillispe, Joseph Plants, Jessica Plants, Corey Piltz, and Emily Piltz, 2 step grandchildren, Zachery Norris and Will Norris, and 11 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne A. Plants, his parents, John and Ollie Plants, step-mother, Hazel Plants, 4 bothers, Lewis, Donald, Edward, and Richard, and 1 sister, Barbara.
A private family burial will be held at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, OH on June 13, 2013 at 6pm.; followed by family visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.
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