Carl M. Plants

March 23, 1942 - June 13, 2022

Carl M. Plants, 80, of Newcomerstown, passed away on June 13, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House. He was born March 23, 1942 in Tuscarawas County, to the late James Robert and Helen M. (Schweitzer) Plants. Carl attended Newcomerstown schools, and went on to join the U.S. Navy. He then became the owner and operator of Plants Plumbing and Electric in Newcomerstown. Carl was an avid collector and was a member and past president of the Rotary Club in Newcomerstown as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge #202 of Port Washington; Carl was a Shriner and part of the Motor Patrol. In August of 1961, he married Shirley L. (Utter) Plants, who survives. In addition to his wife, Carl is survived by one daughter, Karen Plants (Patrick Cobler) of Coshocton; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack and Virgil Plants, both of Newcomerstown; one sister, Barb Masters of Port Washington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Lori and Rebecca Plants and Carla Simmons; two grandsons, Joey Simmons and Ryan Freeland; two brothers, James Lavern Plants and Wayne Plants; sister, Betty Rothenstein; and one infant sister. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Addy Funeral Home with Pastor Mark McCoun officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 am. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Newcomerstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com.