GOOD BYE JAMES, WE SURE DO MISS YOU
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Our Friends
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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 ONLY A PARTIAL 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 Beard "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, I think Johnson) 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 Gonzalez was 26 when he died June 11, 2001. He was was killed in auto wreck at I-4 & Alexander St. when someone ran a red light and hit his car. He came to the market with his dad when he was a teenager. He was a very nice & polite kid. (We still miss him)
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Photo taken of newspaper clippings
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Valentino's "Dad" ? Andres Martinez, 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. Could someone verify if this was his dad or uncle ?
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Alice Mildred DeHond
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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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Jerry Cagle, "Herbie" sold on the market for a few years, and then worked for the market for more than 25 years. He was from Indiana It's hard to think of the market without him..
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Harry Creamer Sr.
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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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"Big Man" Maury Deaton of Lakeland sold potatoes and pecans circa 1991
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Leo McKee, Nov. 17, 1932 / Jan. 3, 2013
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Lewis & Loretta Sturtsman Loretta Beatrice Sturtsman, 73, died August 8, 1996 at Pensacola, FL. She was born Oct. 21, 1922; she married Lewis Andrew Sturtsman February, 1937 and he died January, 1995. |
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his FindAGrave page.
Goodbye "Cowboy" You will be missed far beyond any word that I can use to tell you. We at the Plant City Farm & Flea Market realize that this place will never be the same without you. Your almost daily visits made us think of you as family. For almost 20 years, you have been a part of our lives. The thought of not seeing you come through the gates again, makes us sad beyond belief. Goodbye old friend, from your many fellow produce dealers that are missing you today and for years to come.
Cowboys life was tragically ended at the age of 72, He was a lifelong resident of the Dover area, and was involved in the produce industry. He and his wife for many years had a large wholesale produce building at the Plant City Farm & Flea Market. He was most recently working with Collins Produce of Brandon. He is survived by wife, Debbie Carr; and children, Toby (Angie) Carr, Cindy (Chuck) Bryson, Susie (TJ) Malloy, Heather (Hank) Smith, Kim Phillips, and Sherry (Roger) Perry; sisters, Frances (Henry) Register, Peggy (Bobby) Lucas; and brother, Eldred Carr; also 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Burial took place on Friday, October 18, 2013
"Cowboy" Archie Ennis Carr, was murdered by his nephew. Read the following story from The Tampa Tribune.
Hillsborough County deputies say a mentally ill man has been charged with murder and arson in a fatal fire at a Valrico mobile home park this morning. Deputies, responding to a mentally ill man near 133 Oakhill View Drive, found Frank Stanley Chapman Jr., 42, with a hammer, asking to be taken to a mental health center. Upon arrival, deputies say they found the trailer on fire, and discovered an adult body during their search after the fire was extinguished. The victim was identified as Archie Ennis Carr, 72, of that address. Deputies say Chapman, also of 133 Oakhill, was taken into custody and questioned after making utterances about setting the trailer on fire. Chapman was charged with felony murder and first-degree arson. He is being held at Hillsborough County Jail and was denied bond on the murder charge.
Cowboys life was tragically ended at the age of 72, He was a lifelong resident of the Dover area, and was involved in the produce industry. He and his wife for many years had a large wholesale produce building at the Plant City Farm & Flea Market. He was most recently working with Collins Produce of Brandon. He is survived by wife, Debbie Carr; and children, Toby (Angie) Carr, Cindy (Chuck) Bryson, Susie (TJ) Malloy, Heather (Hank) Smith, Kim Phillips, and Sherry (Roger) Perry; sisters, Frances (Henry) Register, Peggy (Bobby) Lucas; and brother, Eldred Carr; also 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Burial took place on Friday, October 18, 2013
"Cowboy" Archie Ennis Carr, was murdered by his nephew. Read the following story from The Tampa Tribune.
Hillsborough County deputies say a mentally ill man has been charged with murder and arson in a fatal fire at a Valrico mobile home park this morning. Deputies, responding to a mentally ill man near 133 Oakhill View Drive, found Frank Stanley Chapman Jr., 42, with a hammer, asking to be taken to a mental health center. Upon arrival, deputies say they found the trailer on fire, and discovered an adult body during their search after the fire was extinguished. The victim was identified as Archie Ennis Carr, 72, of that address. Deputies say Chapman, also of 133 Oakhill, was taken into custody and questioned after making utterances about setting the trailer on fire. Chapman was charged with felony murder and first-degree arson. He is being held at Hillsborough County Jail and was denied bond on the murder charge.
"WISH" ??? CLOUDNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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"Barney"
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"Ed" Gore
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Chester AldermanNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Gary HendersonNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Lyle & Jewel GardnerNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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James RayNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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David Allen
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Julia AllenClick here for FAG memorial
by Marsha Allen Durrance Some of the land for the flea market was bought from Julia Allen 
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Freda Rosenblat
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Don GrossNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Louie & Loretta SturtsmanNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of them please contact us CLICK HERE
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Lance Nutter of MaineNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Carl Rash
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Neimir Baker
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Bob & Ruth WilsonNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Marilyn JacksonNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of her please contact us CLICK HERE
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Al Dennis killed in Fayetteville N.C.Need help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Warren ThompsonNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Harry & Isabel WilsonNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of them please contact us CLICK HERE
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Bob & Dot the old coin peopleNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of them please contact us CLICK HERE
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The Monkey ManNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Ron & Jan Carter leather craftNeed help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Stella Moyer from
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Lonnie Watts
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"SWEDE"
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Tom Riggs
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Need help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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Need help, if anyone has info. or photos of him please contact us CLICK HERE
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