Robert Carr Wortman

Robert was born on 5/3/1943 and adopted by Robert and Constance Wortman in Cincinnati, OH. After graduating from Purcell Marion High School, he went on to study Education and play football at The Ohio State University.

While working on Jimmy Carter’s campaign Robert met his wife Jean Howard. They were married on 11/1/1978. They gave birth to their son Matthew Wortman in September 1979 and raised him in Winder, GA.

In 2004 Robert, Jean, and Matthew decided to go into business together and built a Zaxby’s Restaurant in Valrico, FL. This business has now expanded to two Zaxby’s and a McAlister’s Deli.

In 2014 Robert retired and he and Jean moved to Valrico to be closer to their grandchildren and their businesses.

Robert was predeceased by his loving wife Jean Howard. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Cunningham, his son Matthew Wortman and his grandchildren Mikaela, Clay, and Cael Wortman.

A service will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Shoresh David Messianic Synagogue of Brandon, 445 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511. A reception for Robert will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsboroMemorial.com for the Wortman family.