P. J. Ploof

Mr. P.J. Ploof, age 87, of Buchanan, passed away June 13, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1935, in Bremen, the son of the late Eugene Ploof and Lizzie Eaves Ploof. He was retired from Latham Time Corporation, and being a Pastor was his calling for over 50 years. He was a member of Center Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Ploof and son, Mike Neese.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Loveria Campbell Ploof; children, Lisa Key (Jimmy W. Key, Jr.), Mary Brannon (Alan), and Patsy Craven (Mike), Paul Neese, Melody Dowda, Chris Guttery; grandchildren, Tamara Palmer (Casey), Kaitlynn Garner (Chase), Jared Key (Haley), Jacob Key, Christy Garner (Brandon), Alana Brannon, Heather Craven, Daniel Craven (Paige), Sherie Castillo (Ramon), Tyler Neese, Tanicka Neese, Nicholas Neese; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Services will be conducted Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Bro. William Miller and Bro. Ralph Ploof officiating. Casey Palmer, Chase Garner, Brent Coppock, Jacob Key, Tyler Neese, and Jared Key will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Hightower Funeral Home of Bremen is in charge of the arrangements.