EDWARD RAY PLUNK
Edward Ray Plunk, 84, passed away June 19, 2005 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care following a long illness. He was born June 21, 1920 in Voth, Texas to George and Myrtle Plunk. His family moved to Hemphill, Texas when he was less than a year old. He graduated from Hemphill High School and attended Satterwhite Business School in Lufkin. His first job was with Foster Lumber Company in Fosteria, Texas.
Eddie came to Silsbee in 1938 to work for Britton-Cravens Lumber Company and Kirby Lumber Company. In 1944 he went to work for the Houston Oil Company. Eddie returned to Britton-Cravens Lumber Company in 1951, later became co-owner and remained until his illness.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Mona Britton Plunk; a son Britt, his wife Jan, and their daughter Catherine of Silsbee; a daughter, Mary of Elgin, Texas; a nephew, Dr. James McMurray, of Seabeck, Washington; and a niece, Lynda Gatewood, of Lufkin, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. June 21, 2005 at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. Monday, June 20, 2005 at Farmer Funeral Home. Eddie will be greatly missed by his family, long time friends and customers and present and past employees.
For those who wish, a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, 440 N. 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707 will be greatly appreciated.
