Funeral Homes in Plant City, FL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Horace Broadnax (coach and basketball coach), Arthur Cox (american football player), Derrick Gainer (american football player), , Chevelle Hallback (professional boxer), , Charleene Closshey (actor), Kenny Kelly (baseball player), and Pam Tillis (actor and singer-songwriter).

Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. The population was 34,721 at the 2010 census.Many people believe it was named for the flora (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) grown at plant nurseries in its tropical Gulf Coast climate. However, it was actually named after prominent railroad developer Henry B. Plant (see Plant System).Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the United States as well as many people from around the world. Wishnatzki Farms, the largest strawberry producer in Florida, has a large presence in Plant City.

Plant City Obituaries

It was revealed on January 17th, 2020 that William "Bill" Muench perished in Plant City, Florida.  Muench was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William "Bill"'s life.

It was written on January 10th, 2020 that H Coleman Tew passed away in Plant City, Florida.  Tew was 80 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor H Coleman's life.

It was noted on January 3rd, 2020 that Cecil William Jr "Bill" Holley passed away in Plant City, Florida.  Holley was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cecil William Jr "Bill"'s life.

It was revealed on December 18th, 2019 that Delva Register (Walden) passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Ms. Register was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Delva's life.

It was disclosed on December 12th, 2019 that Lucille Williams passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Williams was 93 years old and was born in Cape Girardeau, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lucille's life.

It was written on December 8th, 2019 that Nancy June Thomas died in Plant City, Florida.  Thomas was 79 years old and was born in Buchanan, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Nancy June's life.

It was disclosed on December 1st, 2019 that William John "Bill" Nealand perished in Plant City, Florida.  Nealand was 71 years old and was born in Lasalle, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William John "Bill"'s life.

It was reported on November 26th, 2019 that Marie Etta Rogers perished in Plant City, Florida.  Rogers was 81 years old and was born in Indianapolis, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marie Etta's life.

It was disclosed on November 6th, 2019 that Barry Michael Foret passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Foret was 72 years old and was born in Houma, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Barry Michael's life.

It was written on November 5th, 2019 that Thomas D Sr "Pop" Benthal perished in Plant City, Florida.  Benthal was 72 years old and was born in Dyersburg, TN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas D Sr "Pop"'s life.

History

The population was 29,915 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population recorded by the US Census Bureau is 32,328 [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls].

Plant City's original name was Ichepucksassa (also known as Idasukshed) after the Indigenous peoples of the Americas village that once occupied the territory. It was finally given the name Plant City in commemoration of Henry B. Its name caused so much confusion that the city was renamed Cork, after the postmaster's Irish hometown. Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon, Florida and Lakeland, Florida along Interstate 4.