Dresden, Tenn.–Area law enforcement came together to honor Weakley County Sheriff’s Captain Marty Plunk, who was buried in Dresden today. Captain Plunk passed away last Saturday, November 12 at the age of 52.
A “Sea Of Blue” made up of numerous patrol cars from area sheriff and police departments escorted Plunk’s body from the George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson to Dresden on Friday.
Plunk was buried with police honors.
Pallbearers were Retired Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson, Retired Chief Deputy Mark Black, Sheriff Terry McDade, Lieutenant Neal Cantrell, Investigator Eric Smith, Investigator Mason Wortham, Deputy Steve Fulcher; and Deputy Gavin Elam.
After short stents at Sharon Police Deparment, Dresden Police Department, and Kenton Police Department, he joined the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department on November 11th, 1999 where he quickly rose through the ranks and last obtained the rank of Captain of the Investigations Division. Law Enforcement truly was his passion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Angie Jones Plunk of Sharon; his son, David James “D.J.” Plunk of Jackson, and his daughter, Courtney Plunk Roberts (Zack) of Martin; and the absolute apple of his eye, his only grandchild, Mollie James Roberts.
He is also survived by his mother, Trella Plunk of Sharon; his siblings, Christie Plunk Bostwick (Stacey) and Rusty Plunk of Sharon; he is also survived by his mother-in-law, Judi Jones of Sharon; his brothers-in-law, Chris Jones (Stephany) of Hernando, MS and Joshua Jones of Winter Park, FL; and his sister in law, Rachel Jones Whites (Shawn) of Dresden; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Photo: McKenzie Fire & Rescue standing by and helping fly the flag at funeral for Capt. Marty Plunk. McKenzie Fire & Rescue photo.