Herbert DEPLANTY

DEPLANTY, Herbert Lee - age 94, formerly of Linden / Fenton, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Genesys Hospice. Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Genesys Hospice. Mr. DePlanty was born September 18, 1916 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the son of Frederick and Leeanna (Hosley) DePlanty. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Merchant Marines. He retired from GM Fisher Body - Grand Blanc in 1980 after 30 years of service. Mr. DePlanty was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was active in all types of dancing while living in Arizona and was a champion ice dancer in his youth. Mr. DePlanty also volunteered as a driver for Red Cross in Arizona. Surviving are: two sons, Laverne DePlanty of Flint, Herbert DePlanty and wife, Linda of Fenton; three grandchildren, Ciara, Cody and Danelle; long-term companion, Catherine Dannunzio. His parents, two brothers, two sisters and his son, Frederick, preceded him in death. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com..

Visitation

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States