John R. Plant, 87, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away June 11, 2016. Mr. Plant was born October 09, 1928 in Somerville, MA. He was Heavy Equipment Operator. Mr. Plant served in the Navy, Army and Korean Service and retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4. Mr. Plant is preceded in death by his mother Rose Plant and father John A. Plant. He is survived by his loving wife Helen M. Plant of Eustis; children John Plant, Jr. of Eustis, Deborah Onessimo of Mt. Dora, Stephen Plant of Georgetown, MA, Michael Plant of Medford, MA, Virginia Plant of Eustis; 2 grandsons Sean Onessimo of St. Augustine and Jason Plant of Burlington, MA; 3 great grandchildren Gabriel Onessimo, Tyler Plant, and Addyn Onessimo. Memorial service will be held at a later date.