Russell Clayton Plunkett
December 7, 1939 ~ August 29, 2018
Russell Clayton Plunkett, 78, of Clements, MD passed away on August 29, 2018. He was born on December 7, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was the son of the late Lavone Mozzell Brown Plunkett and Kenneth Alvin Plunkett. Russell was the loving husband of the late Mary Agnes Hammett Plunkett whom he married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD and who preceded him in death on August 16, 2014.He is survived by his children; Gregory Alan Plunkett (Erika) of New Kensington, PA, Sharyn Hutson (Mike) of Avenue, MD. 3 grandchildren Jennah Hutson, Jared Hutson and Justin Plunkett, as well as his sister Barbara Jean Brenner. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Black.
Russell graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1957, and received his masters from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1990.
Russell served in the United States Navy from June 26, 1958 to June 25, 1962, and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD after being stationed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He was in the United States Navy Reserves from 1962 to 1998. Russ worked for the Department of Defense as an Electronics Technician, retiring in 1998.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father Rob Maro officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Mario Espinoza, Gary Hammett, Gregory Plunkett and Mike Hutson.
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Sorry to hear that your Dad has passed, may he and Mary Agnes dance til the last of time. Prayers to all.
Dear Plunkett Family: Worked with Russ for many years in PMA276 Program Office. A nice guy and hard worker. Gave everything to support the program. Russ will be missed. “God Bless.”
My heart aches for all of you. Russell was a wonderful man who had a big heart, and big hugs that went with it! My deepest sympathies, thoughts, prayers and love to the Plunkett and Hutson families.
How many times have I gone down the road, only to see Russell out there mowing the grass? God says that he has many mansions up there in heaven, so maybe he will have some grass for Russell to mow up there. I hope that he will tell Mary Agnes “Hi” from me. I still miss her in the choir. God bless.
Sharon and Family I am so sorry for the loss of your Father !
Remembering Russ with good memories. Thoughts are with the Plunkett family. Take care!
I have not seen or heard much from Russ ever since we stopped playing softball together on the Budweiser Eagles, a good 50 years or so ago. Those were the good old days. He was a pleasure to play with and just to be with. Our, Nancy and I, send our sincerest condolences to the Plunkett family. He and Jim McFadden, who also just passed away, will be the start for the Budweiser Angels which I will hope to join when my turn comes,
Sorry for your loss Sharyn,Greg, and grandchildren, and the nice friend who got him going to church,bless you!! You led him to the gates of heaven, and they were waiting!!!!
I was so sorry to learn of Russ’ death. My sympathy and prayers to the Plunkett family.
Sharyn and Greg,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Sharyn,Mike, Greg & Family ~ My Thoughts & Prayers are with You All. God Bless ~Roy
I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR OF RUSSELL PLUNKETTS DEATH. I HAVE KNOW HIM ALONG TIME.HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN.MAY HE REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.
Sharyn and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Russ and all of his family.
I sure will miss seeing him on his lawn mower cutting grass. I think he really enjoyed it and he kept everything in prime shape. Just take one day at a time and know you have friends.
Sharyn, Mike,Greg , Erika and Family
Our most sincere condolence to you all on your great loss. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories and know he is not suffering and in a better place. May God give you peace and help you through this hard time. God bless you all and may your dad rejoice in his place in heaven with God and your mom.
Love
Wayne and Joan
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Sharyn & Mike, Greg & Erika and Jennah, Jared and Justin, and all the family, we extend to you our sincerest sympathy. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you be comforted and find peace too.
Condolences to the Plunkett family. I saw Rus recently and the meeting brought back many memories from years ago. Sorry to hear he has passed.
Our heartfelt sympathies Greg, Erika, Justin and Plunkett family.