Robert  J. Addicott, age 95, of  S. Chestnut St., Jefferson, died Sunday at the Austinburg  Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on August 22, 1920 in Orwell, the son of George & Beatrice (Cummins) Addicott.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He has lived in Ashtabula County his entire life.  A member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson.  He was a proud member of the Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris award.  He was active in Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club and was Grand Marshall in 1994.    He was a used car dealer for many years, retiring at the age of 91.  His famous saying was “Everyone drives a used car.”  Fords were his #1 vehicle.

He is survived by his daughter, Kathy M. (Larry) Rose of Powhatan Point, OH; sister, Helen Rhodes of Lynwood, WA. He is preceded by his parents; wife, Eleanor Mae (Hoffstetter) Addicott in 1994, and a daughter Brenda Addicott in 1966.

Honoring Bob’s wishes a private graveside service was held.  Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church, 85 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047,  Jefferson  Rotary, P. O.  Box 73, Jefferson, Ohio, 44047 or Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, P.O. Box 168,  Williamsfield, Ohio 44093.

The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors  and Crematory, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio are  honored  to serve the family of Robert J. Addicott. Guestbook, obituary and condolences can be found at fleming-billman.com.

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