Robert “Bob/Bobby" Gortman, 72, of Lithia, died Jan. 10, 2017.
He was born in Wewahitchka on Oct. 10, 1944. He loved his family and he enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cheryl Gortman; children, Vonda Andrade, of Lithia, Robert “Boogie” Gortman, of Lithia, Michael Belcher, of Lakeland and Scotty Gortman, of Plant City; grandchildren, Derrick Gortman, Travis Bowen, Caira Strickland, Ariel Gortman, Garrett Andrade and Dustin Andrade; and siblings, Carol Bradley (Brad), of Mulberry, Shirley Brantley (Earl), of Pinecrest, Randy Gortman (Kathy), of Pine Island, Diane Wiggins (Charles), of Lithia and Cathy King, of Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Taylor Bowen; and sister, Lucille Mercer.
A celebration of life was held Jan. 19, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.