Leonard Franklin Plunkett was born in Atkins, Arkansas on March 25, 1931. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at his home in Hayti, Missouri on October 21, 2023. He was 92 years of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents: William Clarence and Dora Ethlene (Venerable) Plunkett, beloved wife of 58 years: Delores (Smith) Plunkett, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Leonard was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

4 Children: Charlotte (Michael) Gardner of Caruthersville, MO.

Belinda (Charlie) Rape of Hernando, MS.

Patricia (Bobby) Barnes of Hayti, MO.

Lynn (Robin) Plunkett of Nashville, TN.

7 Grandchildren: Cortney (Jessica) Gardner of Caruthersville, MO.

Jaylin (David) Grueser of Nashville, TN.

Charlie Rape of Hernando, MS.

Bret Rape of Hernando, MS.

Tiffany (Rocky) Rhodes of Hayti, MO.

Lindsey (Jose) Padillo of Nashville, TN.

Jared Plunkett of Nashville, TN.

6 Great Grandchildren: Katelynn, Lauren, Olivia, Jake, Avalei, and Hazel

One Great Great Grandchild: Cross

Funeral services were held October 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti, MO. with Brother Doug Wahls officiating. Burial with Military Honors was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO. Pallbearers were Cortney Gardner, Jake Gardner, David Grueser, Charles Rape, Bret Rape, and Jared Plunkett.