Rob Plunkett's Obituary
Rob Plunkett, 63, of Amarillo, Texas died Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Chris Ford, officiating.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Rob was born November 8, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas to John Ray and Iris Anne Matney Plunkett. He celebrated his 1st birthday on a ranch outside of Silverton and moved in 2nd grade to Clarendon where he spent most of his childhood. In 1974, they moved to Canyon where he was a graduate of Canyon High School. He had worked various jobs, and was currently working for the City of Amarillo at Rick Husband International Airport. His hobbies included motorcycles and loved riding them, anything working with his hands, and playing cards. He was a very involved member with AA for over 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his sister, Johnna Cay King in 2020.
Survivors include his mother, Iris Matney of Loveland, Colorado; his sons, Carson Plunkett and Wyatt Plunkett both of Amarillo; his brother, Matt Plunkett of Vidor, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be donated to any AA.
Following the service there will be a reception at Stocking Ice Cream Parlor, 116 South Kearney Street, in Clarendon.
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