James Alvin Plumlee was born in Coal, MO May 2, 1928 to David and Ethel (Parks) Plumlee. He joined the U.S. Navy in December, 1948 and served for four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was very proud of his service for his country and wore his uniform in many parades. Jim as he was known, worked for Moorman's Feed Co. for many years where he retired from. He also farmed and held other various jobs. Jim was united in marriage to Wilma Joann Bunch on January 25, 1958, and was very lonely after she passed away in June, 2009. To this union a daughter and son were born and they were very proud of their children raising them in the home he built at 7th and Bodine streets.
He was a member of the VFW Post 1894 and Allen St. Baptist Church. He volunteered at the Clinton Senior Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, dances at the senior center, cards and dominoes with his friends, woodworking. Jim loved playing music on his fiddle and harmonica. He was also a fan of the Kansas City Royals, but never figured out his son's fascination with the Miami Dolphins. He was very proud of his gardening talents raising many vegetables and being complimented by those who passed by.
Preceding his death were his wife, Joann, parents, David and Ethel Plumlee, brothers, Phillip and Alfred, sisters, Dorothy Preussner, Elsie Garbaldi, Georgia Logan, Linnie Smith and Irene Davidson, plus 2 infant sisters. Surviving is daughter, Wanda Quibell, Blue Springs, MO and son, David Wayne Plumlee and wife Bretta Plumlee, Clinton. His granddaughters, Crystal Pisano, and husband,
Rob, Las Vegas, NV and Ashley Caselman, and husband, Adam, and their children, James and Leo, Grain Valley,
MO.
Many nephews, nieces and friends also survive. The family would like to express its sincere thanks to the nurses and employees of the Missouri Veteran's Home.
