George Edward Plowden

George Edward Plowden

George Plowden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2005.
FLORENCE — Funeral service for Mr. George Edward Plowden will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1305 E. Cheves Street, Florence. Burial will follow in North View Cemetery.

He died on Sunday, December 11th in a local hospital after an illness.

Bumpy as he was affectionately called, was born in Florence County to George and Alberta Tisdale Plowden, Jr. He attended the public schools of Florence County, graduating from Wilson High School in 1963. He was employed by Lazy Boy East for several years until he retired due to health problems.

Bumpy was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Anna Plowden Burrell.

Survivors are: his wife, Alberta Cooper Plowden; children, Michael (Luvenia) Tunstall, Remander (Ben) Johnson, Judith (George) Belin, Gloria (Darryl) Plowden-Charles and George Plowden; grandchildren, Kevin Plowden, Matthew Tunstall, Brittney Belin, Kendra and Darius Charles; brother, John (Pamela) Plowden; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family is receiving friends at 805 E. Pine Street, Florence. Memorial and Condolence messages may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E.

Darlington Street, Florence, SC or visit our website @ www.idealfuneral.com.

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December 28, 2005

Edward James posted to the memorial.

December 17, 2005

Michael and Anita White posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2005

theresa thompson Davis posted to the memorial.

Edward James

December 28, 2005

Sonnyboy, this is little Ed, that use to be at your house all the time, everyday, when I was a small

kid, Anna bell use to take me every-where. I am so sorrie to hear

about these two people that I care

for over the years. I know it is very hard to remember but, I use to

live between Mrs Dena and Mr Luis.

My condolence are with you, and if

there is anything that I can do,

please feel free to E-mail me at my

e_mail address.

Michael and Anita White

December 17, 2005

Remander,Ben and Kevin,

We know this is a difficult time for you. We are praying for your strength and comfort.

theresa thompson Davis

December 16, 2005

God bless you at this special time.

madeline thompson

December 16, 2005

May God bless you in a special way.

Juanita Johnson - Davis

December 16, 2005

To The Plowden Family:

Please know that others are thinking of you during the loss of your family members. May God strenthen you and your family as each day passes. I have fond memories of the family during our early childhood day.

Know that God is with you!!

Juanita and Sisters

Hattie Lee Johnson McKinney

December 16, 2005

Alberta & Sonny Boy:



My heart is full of love and sympathy to both of you. All I can think of is the many years that we were friends and next door neighbors. May God bless and keep you in His precious care.

cecil gunter

December 16, 2005

TO Plowden family; TO johnnie my friend and classmate, my heart felt condolence . may god comfort you in your time need. from the entire Gunter family we send our deepest sympathy . may god bless you and your family.

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