Mr. J.W. Plunkett passed away at his residence in Quitman, Louisiana on September 1, 2024.  He was 88 years old.  J.W. worked for Stone Container as a chipper operator for 40 years.  He loved fishing and camping and enjoyed watching westerns, especially John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies.

J.W. leaves behind 2 children, Susie Pyles and Reggie Plunkett; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy Pyles and Tanya Pyles; 2 great-grandchildren, Hunter Pyles and Shaley Pyles; 1 great-great-grandchild, Cowen Pyles; and 1 sister, Lanell Pleasant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Rosa (Woods) Plunkett; wife, Joyce Plunkett; and 3 brothers and sisters.

There will be a private, family burial at Little Hope Cemetery near Castor, Louisiana.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate to the Little Hope Cemetery Association, 135 Koonce Road, Castor, LA 71016.