Robert E. "Bob" Plott

ROBERT E. "BOB" PLOTT, passed away peacefully at 90 on Saturday January 25, 2025 in Sarasota FL after a short illness, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Charleston WV to the late Ronald E. Plott and Margaret Stone Plott.
Bob graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1956 with degrees in Business Management and Marketing and was a member of Phi Sigma Phi and Future Business Leaders.
He was a talented musician playing first chair saxophone and flute at Stonewall Jackson High. He played in numerous dance bands in and around Charleston WV while in high school and college and was offered multiple music scholarships to prestigious colleges but turned them down opting to go the business degree route at MHC.
Bob married the love of his life Betsy Morgan in 1957 and had 2 children, Beth and Bobby.
He was employed by The Equitable Life Insurance Co. in 1960. His dedication and work ethic shaped his successful career. He won numerous life insurance industry awards qualifying for National Leaders Corp 10 plus years as well as Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) many years. He was President of the Charleston Life Underwriters Association, an active board member of the YMCA, Charleston Boat Club, and WV Whitewater Association.
His clients loved him and he had a wonderful relationship with each of them. A fond memory was every time we went to dinner as a family. It would take Bob an hour to get to our table as he stopped at every table in the restaurant spending time saying hello to his friends and clients. Everyone loved Bob. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Charleston WV serving as an elder for many years and President of the Men Of The Church.
An avid dog lover, he owned and hunted with his English and Lewellyn setters but it was his love of his Irish Setter "Brandi" that introduced him to obedience where he trained and competed in trials with much success. His favorite dogs, other than his own, were his loving daughter, Beth and Ricks three Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Finn, Ripley and Ronin which he loved dearly referring to them as "my boys".
After he retired, he and wife Betsy moved to Sarasota in 2002. They became members of Church Of The Palms Presbyterian Church where they both were involved in numerous activities together.
Bobs hobbies included running where he trained and competed in the Charleston Distance Runs Chas WV and also white water canoe and kayak racing nine years in a row with his older brother Ron. He also enjoyed hunting with brother Ron, golf, building and remodeling homes and spending time with his family.
Bob is survived by his loving daughter Beth Nolan and husband Rick, grandson Zack Nolan, granddaughters Morgan Lenz (Kory), and Sydney Conrad, great grandchildren Ella, Jayce, Liam and Kennedy and many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Bob was predeceased by his wife Betsy married 63 years until her death, son Robert E. Plott, Jr. "Bobby" and brother, Ronald S. Plott.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Church of the Palms Presbyterian Church.
To leave fond memories and notes of sympathy, please visit Robert's webpage at www.nationalcremation.com