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 reported on March 27th, 2019 that Darwin Leroy "Dar" Robart passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Robart was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Darwin Leroy "Dar"'s life.

It was noted on March 22nd, 2019 that William Olick Jr Thomas perished in Plant City, Florida.  Thomas was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William Olick Jr's life.

It was reported on February 7th, 2019 that Loretta Clare Buchanan passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Buchanan was 78 years old and was born in Trenton, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Loretta Clare's life.

It was noted on January 28th, 2019 that Marcia B Strom (Balazs) perished in Plant City, Florida.  Ms. Strom was 85 years old and was born in Lakewood, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marcia B's life.

It was written on January 12th, 2019 that Effie May Buckley passed on in Plant City, Florida.  Buckley was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Effie May's life.

It was reported on January 3rd, 2019 that Paul Franklin Tindle died in Plant City, Florida.  Tindle was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paul Franklin's life.

It was written on January 1st, 2019 that Ken A Gibbs passed away in Plant City, Florida.  Gibbs was 53 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ken A's life.

It was noted on December 31st, 2018 that Robert James "Mr Bob" Gilbertsen died in Plant City, Florida.  Gilbertsen was 73 years old and was born in Brooklyn, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert James "Mr Bob"'s life.

It was noted on December 24th, 2018 that Donald Sr "Pop" Neubert passed away in Plant City, Florida.  Neubert was 82 years old and was born in Teaneck, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald Sr "Pop"'s life.

It was revealed on December 24th, 2018 that Courtney Breanne Strawn died in Plant City, Florida.  Strawn was 32 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Courtney Breanne's life.

History

Originally, Plant City was a large cotton center, but after changing its primary crop to strawberries it gained recognition as the winter strawberry capital of the world. 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. Plant, and his railroad, which significantly boosted the commerce in this primarily agricultural community by incorporating it with the South Florida Railroad. It was finally given the name Plant City in commemoration of Henry B. Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon, Florida and Lakeland, Florida along Interstate 4.