Gary J. Plumley, 85
Dan McClelland
Gary J. Plumley, 85, of Jensen Beach, FL, died peacefully, January 17, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol, of 62 years, who passed in February 2021.
Born on December 12, 1937, to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Vaughn) Plumley. Gary was a graduate of Tupper Lake High School class of 1957. He served our country during the Korean war with the U.S. Army. Gary enjoyed the outdoors and photography.
Gary is survived by his four children: Jay Plumley (Lynn) of Herkimer, N.Y.; Angela Gardner (Joe) of Mint Hill, N.C.; Laura Bishop (Dave) of Hastings, N.Y.; Paul Plumley of New Milford, C.T., his brother Lew Plumley of Long Lake, as well as 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
During his retirement in Florida he loved the sunshine and visiting with his family, friends and neighbors on his porch.
A memorial service will be held June 24, 2023, 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus, immediately followed by burial at the church cemetery.
Donations in Gary’s name can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society either online, by mail at National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC, 20090 or by phone (1-800-344-4867)