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Leslie “Les” Dale Plunkett, age 71, a native of West Terre Haute, IN and resident of Athens since 1996, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was a retired manager from Buddy's Bar-B-Q after 22 years’ service.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Nellie Shieks Plunkett, his loving wife of 52 years: Martha Sue Lawson Plunkett, a sister: Betty Ruth Plunkett, and two brothers: Denzil Wilson and Art Wilson.
Les is survived by his sons: Michael Plunkett (Christa Raney) of Venice, FL, Robert Plunkett (Brandy) of Whiteland, IN, and Matthew Plunkett (Stephanie) of Dallas, GA, a sister: Reba Endrijaitis, a brother: Gary Otto, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal visitation or funeral services.
You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Leslie “Les” Dale Plunkett.