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Bill Plunkett Obituary

Bill Plunkett

Yazoo City

William Kirk "Bill" Plunkett was born on November 2, 1949, to Richard LaRoy Hollingsworth Plunkett and Lucy Kirk Plunkett. Bill Passed away Wednesday October 12, 2011 at St. Dominics Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson He was predeceased by both parents and a brother, Richard L. H. Plunkett, Jr.

Bill is survived by two daughters, Erica Leigh Plunkett, and Liza Bayles Plunkett; a brother, Alfred W. Plunkett (Sandra); three sisters: Charlotte McCool (Jim), Lena Davis (Bill) and Susan McCulley (Bill); and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers will be Sonny Harpole, Herbie Kirk, Michael Bates, Henry Kirk, Raymond Kirk,& Billy Ray Harber Honorary pallbearers:will be John Delancey, Joe Perry, Tye Durden, Walter Fisher, Kyle Langford and Billy Sharp Campbell Visitation will be today (Friday October 14, 2011) 10-11AM at Concord Baptist Church, Yazoo City, MS with funeral to follow at 11am. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery. Under the direction of Stricklin-King Funeral Home.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Oct. 14, 2011.

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June Langford

October 24, 2011

Bill will be missed greatly by so many people, but he is in the arms of Jesus now. I will keep the family in my prayers, and I am so sorry for your loss.

Ronnie Parrett

October 18, 2011

Sorry to hear the news about Bill. Although I saw him only once or twice since high school, Bill was the type of guy that was easily remembered... always friendly... always smiling. I am sure that he had a positive effect on many.

Kyle Langford

October 17, 2011

Erica and Liza, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Bill has been like a Dad to me since I have been part of this family. We have shared alot of times together and he was there for me when I lost my Dad. Kyle Langford

Jo Anne Stephanie & Shane Ertle

October 14, 2011

Erica and Liza: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We pray for you to find comfort in your precious memories. God Bless you all.

Mary Clark

October 14, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The happly times should always be remembered in your hearts so that they are always with you. Mary Graham Clark and Rebecca Graham Caffey-Bentonia

October 14, 2011

We send our love and prayers to each of you in the Bill Plunkett family in his passing. I have been and will continue to pray for you all that God will comfort and strengthen you as only He can do. Marynell Perry Renfroe

Boots Jenkins McKay

October 14, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May the Lord comfort you and hold you in his arms during this time.

mike thompson

October 14, 2011

I'm shocked and saddened. My prayers go out to the Plunkett and Kirk families, and the many Yazoo County friends who knew what a great man Bill was.

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