Ronald Howard Plemmons Sr.
February 7, 1948 ~ December 16, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Ronald Howard "Ron" Plemmons, Sr., 68, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a long and hard fought battle with cancer.
Ron was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Howard Plemmons and Cornelia Green Plemmons as well as a granddaughter, Tessia Rayann Plemmons.
He is survived by a daughter, Renae Plemmons McIntosh (Ronnie), a son, Ron Plemmons, Jr. (Connie); grandsons Trent and Tanner Weatherman; granddaughter, Madison Norton, and longtime girlfriend, Anne Elliott of the home. He is also survived by his four younger brothers, Randy (Ann), Rick (Joann), Roger (Lisa) and Rusty (Angela), many nieces and nephews and lots of close friends and neighbors.
After graduating Enka High School, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a specialist in the 4th Infantry Division, US Army.
He retired from Sears after 24 years and went into business for himself hauling gravel and doing backhoe work until he was no longer physically able.
He was a dedicated SERV. Unit volunteer with the Buncombe County Sheriff Dept. and enjoyed visiting nursing home patients and other tasks to help his community.
He enjoyed clogging for many years with the Green Valley Cloggers. He also enjoyed entering his yellow Mustang in car shows and riding around Candler with his mustache in the wind. Otherwise, on "rare occasions" he could be spotted at Boone's Corner.
He was a hard worker who could always be counted on by friends and family alike, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Thurman and Dalton Ramsey officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Hice Hill Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special and sincere thanks to WNC Cancer Care, Mission Health, 10th floor Oncology, CarePartners Hospice, VA Medical Center, Bayada Health Care, and all the many friends, family and neighbors for their help and support.
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My deepest sympathy to Ron’s family. He worked with my mom at Sears. I got to know the Plemmons family through TH and Dot Plemmons who I loved dearly. You are in thought and prayers!
Susan Perry Partain
Ronnie had a smile for everyone and loved life, family and friends. He will be missed. Teri and Mike Anderson
Ann and family I am so sorry to learn of Ron death. Judy and I are in Texas at this time and I want you to know that if there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. Ron was a good man and put up a good fight against cancer and as hard as it is to lose someone you Love just know that he is in a better place now with no pain. I’ll check on you when I get back into town, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron, Renee, and family, I am one of three Hollar girls that was neighbors with three Plemmons years ago. I remember Ronnie as a big brother because he was three oldest of all of us. He was a very good person. Wherever you saw him he was three same as there last time you saw him. I loved his parents so much!! Please trust our Heavenly Father through this difficult time. He will take care of you till see Ronnie again. I just can’t stop talking about Ronnie. Whenever i was anywhere where there Plemmons family was Ronnie always made you welcome. My prayers are for you at three time and in three days to come. Love, Joan
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you!
This is an edit of my first condolences…..Ron, Renee, and family, I am one of three Hollar girls that were neighbors with three Plemmons years ago. I remember Ronnie as a big brother because he was three oldest of all of us. He was a very good person. Wherever you saw him he was the same as the last time you saw him. I loved his parents so much!! Please trust our Heavenly Father through this difficult time. He will take care of you till we see Ronnie again. I just can’t stop talking about Ronnie. Whenever i was anywhere where the Plemmons family was Ronnie always made me welcome. My prayers are for you at this time and in three days to come. Love, Joan
RIP Ron you will be missed you were a good man to all who met you.Praying for the family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless all of the family and friends..
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Ron was truly a great man and friend and he will be missed. He was always good friend to me and helped me so much over the years and he helped restore my faith in people when I truly needed a friend. God bless you Ron we love you
Ron was one of those people who left you feeling a bit happier after talking with him. I loved watching him dance and he loved entertaining the audience. He will truly be missed.
I have known most of the Plemmons family since I was a little girl. I got to know Ron when he worked with my mother at Sears. He was so easy to talk to and of course had that Plemmons sense of humour. He will be missed and I pray the family finds comfort during this time. Remember all the good times and know He is with our Lord and Savior and family that have gone on.
Praying for God’s peace that passes all understanding surround you today and in the days, weeks, months and years to come.
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for your family.
Im so sorry for your loss. Im sure Ronnie is listening to Rocky Top with mom and dad in Heaven. We sure had some good times clogging and made great memories. Prayers for your family.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll be praying for yall…xo
I AM SO SORRY RENEE.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE YA, BETTY
So sorry to hear of your loss…., prayers for family, friends and neighbors.
I have known the Plemmons family since I was a young girl and I am deeply sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He always had a smile and something nice to say to everyone. Heaven has gained a true Angel.
Sending prayers to his family and friends.
Dearest Annemail. Renae and all the
Plemmons family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Ron from dancing and he was such a wonderful person. Always had a smile and a hug. I feel honored to have known him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I went to school with Ronnie, and having served 23 years with the Sheriff’s Department here, I knew him from there as well. RIP, my friend..
This spring Ronnie and i took a walk around the pond. We talked about his fish in there. He told me about how the property looked when he was a kid. He told me how he built his house from trees growing right there. We talked about what we leave behind when we go and other life lessons. I will never forget that walk and talk. Hugs to your family…..
Ann & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Ron is gone way to soon. Although we only new the both of you for a relatively short time, we truly felt a definite bond between us. I guess you can say it’s ‘ol’yeller’ that brought us together. If there is anything at all you need, please don’t hesitate to ask. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renae, Ron, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Ron was my manager at Sears Parts Department. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was so kind,as well as being an excellent manager. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
To the family,
My grandpaw was H. G. Plemmons. He was a brother to ‘Hymem’. Ron would stop by whenever he was in the Leicester area with his truck to talk to my father, Charles. He always enjoyed those drop in chats! My sympathy to all.
Condolences to the family for your loss. Ron participated, and contributed to many of my chartiable Car Shows in the area, A special thanks from all the kids at Nazarene Pre School. He will surely be missed, Our love to all sincerely Malcolm & Joyce Ingle
To Anne Elliott and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. God bless you all! Our deepest condolences for your loss!
So sorry Renae and Ron Jr on your lose. I wanted to come tonight but I just could make it. Tomorrow the same. Will be thinking of y’all tomorrow. Will continue my prayers. Will miss my good friend. Wish I had made one last visit. Being here in Lenoir and dealing with a couple of things, just wasn’t possible to see him like I wanted.
So very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss and our loss to the community. He served his country and his community well. He will be missed by many.
Ron Plemmons was a man of his community. Without fail, he served, supported and protected his community. Candler has suffered a great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
All my prays go out to the family.