Donald D. Platt

Son of Joshua and Grace (Biorseth) Platt, born May 15, 1920, in Sarasota, FL. Moved to Englewood at age 6. Graduated from Venice/Nokomis High School. Stationed out of Key West, FL he served our country with pride in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Astoria. Honorably Discharged October 2, 1945.

Owner of Platt's Gov't Surplus, builder, owner operator of Lemon Bay Marina, now known as Royal Palm. So proud to see his dream and plans for the marina as it is now. He believed in our community and the importance of preservation of the history. The Pioneer Picnic was a favorite event he started to get all the generations together to enjoy fellowship, good food and lasting memories. As a pioneer of Englewood his care and concern was evident as a founding father of Lemon Bay Historical Society and his involvement in many Englewood causes.

Honored as a member of the Secret Society of the Smoked Mullets and his portrait on Dearborn Street were two things that made him most humble and appreciative.

Survived by daughters Tammy (Ken) Birdsong and Midge (Bill) Orren of Englewood; Sister Dorothy Tuynman of Sarasota. Grandchildren Joshua (Gina) Newell, Melissa Meharchand, Rhiannon Meharchand, Ryan Meharchand, Tiffany Platt, Chris Platt and Savannah Platt. Eleven great- grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers, Everett, Robert and Buddy, son Dee Platt, grandson, Bradley J. Platt.

A memorial service in Don's honor will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Royal Palm Marina. Memorial donations may be made to: Philanthropy Department, Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238.

Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com