Kenneth Dale Plumlee, 90, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion.
Kenneth had been a carpenter and cabinet maker. He ran a corrective shoe store for children in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tamaroa. Kenneth was the Lead Deacon and sang at the church. He was a United States Air Force Veteran.
Kenneth was born August 23, 1932 at Hollis, OK, the son of Glenn H. and Hassie (Abercrombie) Plumlee.
He married Ramona Jean Lemmon on February 3, 1964 in Carlsbad, NM and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, son - Roy Dale Plumlee and wife Diane of Tamaroa, and three grandchildren - Caleb Plumlee of Wyoming, Emily Plumlee of Atlanta, Georgia, and James Doerschuck of Okawville, IL.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Peggy Ann Doerschuck, three brothers - Truman Plumlee, Lester Plumlee, and Harold Plumlee, two brothers in infancy and one sister - Violet Ruth Stewart.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Raymond Baggot officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, IL with Military Graveside Rites conducted.
Friends may make memorials to First Baptist Church of Tamaroa or the VA Activity Fund of Marion.
Burial will be in the Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, IL.