Morris Ray Plunkett, 92, of Bossier City, Louisiana passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, following a long battle with illness and was welcomed to the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Harrel Shelton. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick’s Memorial Gardens in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston, LA.
A visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00PM until service time.
Morris was born on December 9, 1933, in Epps, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Johnnie Prothro and Eunie Maud Plunkett. Morris was known for his steady presence, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Betty Joyce Goodman Plunkett, who he married on August 4, 1956. Their marriage was a testament to endearing love and commitment. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John, Benny, Dobbin, and Homer Plunkett; and his sister-in-law Maureen Plunkett.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Sharon Purvis (Alan) and Amy Dickerson; his grandchildren, Amy Skinner (Chris), Drew Dickerson, and Stephanie Boyle (Paul); and his great-granddaughters, Ellie, Sadie, Rae, Hallie, Ryan, Addie, and Claire, who brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his cherished sister, Joan Smitherman (Roger), sisters-in-law, Voncille Plunkett, Becky Plunkett, Laura Plunkett, Audrey McKinley (Sonny), and Polly Goodman, along with dozens of nieces and nephews who will forever remember his guidance, humor, and love.
Morris will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy lives on through the many generations of family who carry his values, stories, and spirit forward.
