John Andrews Platt

PLATT John Andrews Platt, age 47, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, March 17, 2009. John was preceded in death by his father Robert S. Platt Jr. John is survived by his mother and step-father, Nan and Bill Platt; his son, Ryan Andrews Platt; and daughter Shandre Marie Platt; two grandsons, Brian Keith Ott III, and Jayden Nathaniel Bruce. Also surviving are his sister, Sarah Platt Defourny; nephew and niece, Jason and Miranda Defourny; and former wife, Vickie Pierce, his aunt, Nancy Platt Rayfield; and cousins, Russell Platt Rayfield and Rutherford Platt Rayfield. John served in the United States Marine Corps for four years as an air traffic controller. He then became an information technology specialist, working for Ross Labs, McGraw Hill, and Nationwide. Visitation Sunday from 3-4:30 p.m., at which time there will be a memorial service at COOK AND SON PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave.