Good By James, We Sure Do Miss You
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Our Friends That Are No Longer With Us
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Milton Lower Jr. of Campus, Illinois, a vendor for 20 years. Milt was a WW-II veteran & he is buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl. (Click on photo for memorial on Find A Grave)
Larry McBride of North Carolina "Gone But Not Forgotten" Larry stayed on and around the market for about 15 years. He fell asleep and died while at the market in August 2009
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Chuck "The Mayor" Chuck was one of those "Guys" that you just couldn't help but like. Always had a smile. I was told the he ran the projector at the Silver Moon Drive-In Theater.
This Is A Small List Of Folks That Are No Longer With Us We Will Add Others When They Are Brought To Our Attention.
This Place Will Never Be The
Same With Out These Guys & Gals, And The Many Others That Will Not Be With Us For Our Next Wednesday Sale Day. I sure do wish that I had taken more photos through the years, and keep a better record of their names. Anyone that could help with last names please email us on our contact form. |
Sonny Meridith of Kentucky "Gone But Not Forgotten" Sonny was one of my dearest friends and best "buddy" He was a vendor here for almost 30 years.
Fred "Gone But Not Forgotten"
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Travis "The Honey Man" He was from "L.A." Lower Alabama. "Honey Man" was a vendor here for about 18 years.
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Richard Blacker "Gypsy" A vendor for 15 years. He told everybody that he had never stayed any place more that 2 years, until he arrived here.
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I need help with info about this guy, forgot his name. If you have any information on him please email us by going to our contact form page.
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"Pino" aka Old Man, Worked at the market for more that 20 years. Everybody loved "Pino" he was always a pleasure to be around.
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"Red" (don't remember last name) He and his brother were produce dealers here for many years. (please help us with more info)
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Gail (McDuffy) Worked with her partner Lee McDuffy for 19 years. They lived on the market. Her son "Randy" was born while she was here.
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"Valentino" Benjamin was killed in auto wreck at I-4 & Alexander St. Someone ran a red light and hit his car. He came to the market with his dad when he was a teenager.
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Valentino's "Dad" was killed while riding his bicycle home on Highway 39 N. He came to the market in the early 90's with his young son.
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The "Watermelon Man" I never knew his name, everyone always called him the watermelon man. He lived in Lakeland
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Alice Mildred DeHond
 Click On Photo
Jan. 23, 1930 Albany, Albany County, New York
Mar. 4, 2009 Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. Bruce and Alice helped to open the market from the beginning. |
Juan Ruiz; operated the Snack Bar / Cafe & General Store at the Market. His family has carried on the business now that he is gone. "CLICK PHOTO" for Find A Grave Memorial
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Donna Jean Sprouse Missed by all "CLICK PHOTO" for Find A Grave Memorial
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John Odon Bennett, was a dealer at the flea market even before the farmers part was added. Please anyone with photo, get in touch with us.
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Jack Cox was a "Old Coin" dealer. Jack was with us for more than 17 years. He love the Devil Crabs that we made at the snack bar.
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Jack Huse, Good bye Jack, We will always remember the good times at the Plant City Flea Market, and the fishing trips out into the Gulf. Will remember and think of you often. CLICK PHOTO for Find A Grave Memorial
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If you know of someone that was a dealer or worked on the market, and you would like to include them. Or to help us with any information or photos of our friends that are on this page. Please email us by using the contact form on our web site.
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Sylvia has been around the market since she was a young child. She and her family have worked on the market more than 20 years. We are all so sad to lose such a sweet and lovely person.
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If anyone has any information or photos they would like to add on Vince, or any other the people on this page. Please email us by using our contact page.
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