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Francis Pluff Obituary

Francis Harold Pluff Blanchard Francis Harold Pluff, 66, formerly of Bellevue, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born June 30, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Charles Leroy and Mary Irene (Eager) Pluff. Harold loved to hunt and fish, made his own quivers and arrows, and enjoyed flea markets and garage sales. Prior to his retirement he was a welder at the Eaton Company for 13 years. On May 13, 1961 he was married to Viola "Candy" Fox, who survives. Also surviving are two children: Charles "Chuck" (Teresa) Pluff of Bellevue and Tina (Robert) Boyd of Blanchard; five grandchildren: Raychel "papaws's poodel", Emily, Daniel, Alexis and Rosie; two great-grandchildren: Zachariah and Collyn; in-laws: Don and Mary Gitberg and John and Dee Fox both of Battle Creek; half sister: Linda Winger; half brother: Butch Funk; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Tammy in 2006. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80112.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jun. 26, 2009.

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John Fox, Jr.

June 29, 2009

Aunt Candy, Chuck, and Tina, I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Harold. I miss you all and wish i could be there. I'll always remember visiting you all on the farm and going fishing with Uncle Harold. Love and heartfelt Condolences, your Nephew, Johnny jr.

Nancy Strickland

June 29, 2009

Dear Candy,
I was so sad to receive this news about Harold. I was just remembering an old camping trip at a lake with you and Harold the other day with a friend.
I will always remember all the fun I had at your home. Especially at Holloween. Know you and your family are always in my memory and may God Bless you.

Michelle Thomas

June 27, 2009

Candy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Francis's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

From all the staff at A.C.E. Home Health Care and Auntie A.C.E. Staffing

June 27, 2009

so sorry about your loss Chuck. You are in my prayers.

Chrystal Compton-Fowler

Don Dudley

June 26, 2009

Candy, I am so glad I had a chance to talk to you and Harold a couple of weeks ago. Though I hadn't seen Him in 20 years, for some reason he was on my mind. The fact that we had such great memories during our school years at Lakeview and our close relationship as neighbor in the old Projects, makes me smile. Blessings to you of comfort and peace during this difficult time. My condolences to you and the rest of the family
Sincerely, N Don Dudley Lakeview Class of 1960

Linda Roach

June 26, 2009

your in my thoughts & prayers Chuck & Tina. May God watch over all of you in this difficult time.

June 26, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in time of griet.we are so sorry to hear the loss of harold.may god be with you.cindy&griff abercrombie/kathys banks sister&brother in law.love you

Cheryl Southern

June 26, 2009

Candy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Bless,
Cheryl (Dilsaver) Southern

June 26, 2009

My thoughts are with Harolds famiely.
I went to school with Harold at Athens High School, and always thought Harold a very nice guy. A friend of Harolds, Roger Hiatt.

Glenda Jones

June 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 26, 2009

So sorry for your loss, Chuck. Your family is in our prayers.

Kelley and Mary Place

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