Charles Robert Plato

 A private memorial service celebrating the life of Charles Robert Plato will be held at a later date. Charles (Chuck) passed away in the early morning on Sunday, November 27th, surrounded by family at his side. Charles was born on July 9, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late Willard E. and Dorothea (Gilmour) Plato. He was a graduate of The Military Academy, Carson Long Institute. Charles went on to serve 4 years in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. Chuck was very active in not only building cars but also racing them at Watkins Glen. Chuck was a history buff and spent hours reading up on WWII. Charles was President of Plato Marketing until retirement in 2002. He was very active in Jaguar club with his wife Edna. In later years he enjoyed fishing, traveling, researching genealogy, puzzles, and hours of reading. Chuck was a loving husband, Father, Papa, Uncle, and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Chuck leaves his four children Lynnae D (Brian E) Tucker, of High Point, NC, Sherry L Nager, and Chad Nelson of Poland, OH, Donald L Nordquist (Dawn L) of Lake Milton, OH, and Cindy Haley of Grand Junction, CO, along with 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews by marriage, and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife Edna May (Ross) Plato, whom he married August 14. 1981, and grandson Ross Steven Nager. Local arrangements were entrusted to Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the National Stroke Association. https://www.stroke.org/ . To leave condolences to the family please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com