Jeffrey E. Nesbitt, 70, of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas and Martha (Elderkin) Nesbitt. Jeffrey was the husband of Susan (Graybeal) Nesbitt whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage this past March.

Jeff enjoyed a long career in the chemical, plastics and building products industries.  He is the holder of seven patents.

Surviving in addition to his wife Susan are 12 children: David Nesbitt husband of Justina of Port Deposit, MD, Jonathan Nesbitt husband of Susan of Evansville, IN, Roy Nesbitt of Drumore, PA,  Robert Nesbitt of Indianapolis, IN, Carol Schlemm wife of Charles of Ellicott City, MD, Katherine Bowen wife of John of Round Rock, TX, Richard Nesbitt husband of Denise of Holly Springs, NC, Carl Nesbitt husband of Mary of Mars, PA, Patricia Martin wife of James of Lancaster, James Nesbitt husband of Sherry of Elizabethtown, Mark Nesbitt husband of Monique of Morrisville, NC, and Nancy Harris wife of Wil of Lancaster; 29 grandchildren, one great grandchild; two brothers, Thomas and John Nesbitt, and a sister, Nancy Dougherty.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home  3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 at 12 p.m. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Interment will follow at Little Britain Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeffrey's name to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100