June 18, 1919 ~ June 25, 2015
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Kenneth Plumlee, 96, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June
25, 2015 in Tulsa. He was born June 18, 1919 to Charles D. Plumlee and
Lissie E. Smith Plumlee.
He proudly served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and the
United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict with training at the
Aero Technical Institute in San Antonio, TX. He was a lifetime member
of the American Legion in Bentonville.
After WWII, he met Annabelle Jackson. They were married on April 26,
1946. Most of his adult life was spent working for Arkansas Western Gas
Company. Kenneth was instrumental in taking natural gas to Gravette and
the surrounding area and raised their children, Bobby and Betty in
Gravette. He also served as volunteer fire chief for the City of Gravette
for 30 years, was active in the Lion’s Club and attended the First Baptist
Church.
Upon retiring from Arkansas Western Gas Company, he and Annabelle
continued to live in Rogers and he was very active in the Benton County
Historical Society.
He was a huge fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Annabelle;
a brother, Doyle Plumlee and one sister, Effie Legg.
Kenneth is survived by one son, Robert Plumlee and wife, Elsa of Tulsa;
one daughter, Betty Downie and husband, Hayden of Tulsa; six
grandchildren, James Plumlee and wife, Julia, Kenneth Downie, Whitney
Moore and husband, Ken, Tim Downie, Allyson McKay and husband,
John and Marianeli Rodriguez and husband, Amir Zamani; seven great-
grandchildren and brother-in-law, Olin Jackson and his wife, Thelma of
Bentonville.
Funeral services will be at 1:00PM, Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Stockdale-
Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers with the Rev. Ben Rowell officiating.
Burial will follow in Bentonville Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Circle of Life, 900 N E Verdant,
Bentonville, AR 72712.
CONDOLENCES
So sorry for your loss. Hope God gives you strength in this difficult time.
May he have him in His Glory.
Roger & Maria Gena Dickerson
Bobbie & Betty. Your father and I had coffee twice daily for many many
years. He settled the world’s problems…. it’s just that no one asked us
for the answers. He was a fine good man that many will miss but now he
is at ease with Annabelle. On two occasions that I can remember your
father shared stories about his service in North Africa and liberation of
concentration camps. No one should have to go through what he saw. He
was for certain a member of the Greatest Generation. Our thoughts and
prayers are with both your families. I also knew your uncle Olin Jackson.
Our very best regards to both Bob and Betty and families.
Al & Jane Dunagin
So Sorry about Mr.Plumlee
Lizabeth Hatcher
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