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In loving memory
Mr. Kiser Eugene “Gene” Plumley, 87, of Rossville, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Gilmer County, to the late Kiser Octavous and Mattie Martha Patterson Plumley.
He was a 1949 graduate of Gilmer High School and proudly served his country during the Korean War in the Air Force. He received his B.A. degree from North West Georgia College. He retired after 40 years with Flex Graphic Printing and was instrumental in developing the microwave popcorn bag. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a minister, deacon and member of Cloud Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed bass fishing, antique cars and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by son, Bryan Scott Plumley; brothers, Jimmy Lee Plumley, who died in Vietnam, Daniel C. Plumley, Tony H. Plumley, and Joseph Dale Plumley; sisters, Maria Gail Plumley and Delane Southern Barnette.
He is survived by loving wife, Lynn Jessee Plumley and would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary June 10, 2020; daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Randy Wilson, of Rossville; son and daughter-in-law, David and Angela Plumley, of Dalton; grandchildren, Morgan and Josh Roberts, Zach and Maggie Plumley, Jessee Plumley, and Dakota Plumley; great-grandchildren, Ranger and Tucker Roberts, McKayla and Kaizer Wilson, and little Denver Grace Plumley who is expected to arrive on Gene’s birthday, Aug. 1, 2022; sisters, Betty Sue Chadwick, of Cumming, Bobbie Lou Chestnut, of Fayetteville, Brenda Diane Coulter, of LaFayette, Mary Ruth Parker, of Ellijay, Cathy Darlene Chadwick, of Chatsworth and Barbara Jo Mayfield, of Atlanta; brothers, Charles B. Plumley, of Blue Ridge, Jerry A. Plumley, of Lilburn; several nieces, nephews and many cousins.
Funeral services were held at noon Friday, April 8, 2022, at Ponders Brainerd Chapel with the Rev. Bill Gardner, grandson, the Rev. Zach Plumley and special friend, Jerry Morris officiating.
Interment was in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors by the Dalton American Legion Post #112.
Condolences can be made at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.
Ponders Brainerd Chapel, Chattanooga was in charge of arrangements.