James Hoyt Plunkett

James Hoyt Plunkett, 86 of the New Harmony Community, Arab died Friday June 21, 2013 in Marshall Medical Center North E.R. Mr. Plunkett was born January 10, 1927 in Cullman County, the son of Grover T. and Laura Elizabeth Noles Plunkett. He was a graduate of Fairview High School, Class of 1945 and served his Country during World War II in the United States Army. He was a charter member of the Cullman County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, a life time resident of the New Harmony Community and a devoted member of the New Harmony Baptist Church; he and the former Faye Easterwood were married 66 years. He was a Past Board Member and Past President of Cullman Cattleman's Association, Past President of Cullman Poultry and Egg Association also Past President of Alabama State Board of Directors and Past President of the Board of Directors of Cullman County Farmers Federation and Past President of the Fairview Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife: Faye Plunkett of Arab; two sons and daughters-in-law: Joseph H. “Joe” and Libette Plunkett of Atlanta and Tim and Sara Plunkett of Arab; 5 grandchildren and spouses: Maggie Plunkett, Kristen Plunkett, Bradley Plunkett, Levi Plunkett (Nicki) and Isaac Plunkett (Amanda); a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, church family and many dear friends and neighbors; preceded in death by his parents: Grover T. and Laura E. Plunkett, six brothers: Alvie, Lester, Vester, Dorsey, Herman and Doc Plunkett and by two sisters: Nora Mae Williams and Cora Nell Plunkett. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday June 24, 2013 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Tim Pinkard, officiating. Burial will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will be Bradley Plunkett, Eugene Plunkett, Grover Plunkett, Isaac Plunkett, Levi Plunkett and Cory Williams. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday June 23, 2013 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. In lieu of Flowers the family has requested memorial donations to the Fairview Alumni Scholarship Fund in his memory; the address is below: In Memory of James Hoyt Plunkett C/O Fairview Alumni Scholarship Fund Post Office Box 1251 Cullman, AL 35056

James Hoyt Plunkett

January 10, 1927 - June 21, 2013