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Jerald Plummer Obituary
He was born Aug. 26, 1934 in Medora to the late Verlin W. and Georgia Mae Martin Plummer. On April 19, 1952, he married the former Carolyn Shepard in Lafayette, and she survives.
He was an active member of Medora Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was a farmer. He is a charter member of the Jackson Pork Producers and a charter member of Jackson County Pure Bred Swine Breeders. He was a member of the Jackson County Cattlemen Association.
Mr. Plummer was a truck driver for 15 years for the Medora Brick Plant, Sims Limestone and INS Freight Company. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States in their RV.
Survivors include a son, Scott (Pam) Plummer of Medora; three daughters, Diane (John) Jendrek of Bedford, Susan (Dan) Dowdy of Medora, and Lisa (Kenny) Hattabaugh of Medora; a sister, Ann (John) Benge of Medora; 14 grandchildren, Chris McCory, Michael McCory, Daniel McCory, Eric Schleibaum, airman first class Tony Schleibaum, Sarah Brown, Jesse Plummer, Madeline Plummer, staff sergeant James Zumhingst, Ahna Zumhingst, Cory Wheat, Melissa Benge Amanda Flick, and Branden Hattabaugh, and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joe Plummer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Medora with Pastor Jack Belk officiating. Burial will be in Weddleville Cemetery, Medora.
Friends may call at Hague Funeral Home, Medora, from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, and at the church from 9 a.m. Friday until time of service.
Memorials may be designated to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or donor's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
May 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of Jerry passing. He was such a great guy. I always loved being around him. Kay McCory Pratt
Gary&Patty Bowman
May 5, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dave Pogue
May 5, 2011
Carolyn,Diane,Susan,Scott and Lisa
Sorry to hear about Jerry. I seemed a part of the family, and my heart goes out to you all. My prayers will include you all in this time of lost loved one.
Vicki Humphrey
May 5, 2011
Susan, My heart goes out to all of you in your time of loss. Your family is in my prayers. Love and hugs! BFF Vicki
Lisa Wells, Lizzie, & Wes Dixon
May 4, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear." -Anonymous
I'm sure he is driving that BIG combine in the sky. Bringing in the crops for God.
Wes always loved riding in the combine with him. Even though he was really small Wes thought he was helping "Grandpa Plummer" out by bringing int he crops.
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