Mr. Homer Plunkett, age 88 of Berwyn, IL formerly of Winston County Alabama, passed away, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in the Foster G. McGaw Hospital in, Proviso Township, IL.

Mr. Plunkett was born on January 17, 1931, the twelfth of thirteen children, to Dyer Plunkett and Martha Dunn Plunkett, in Winston County, AL. Homer grew up in the Winston County area and attended school in Lynn, AL. On November 28, 1953 Homer married the love of his life, Miss Winnie Jo McDonald from Fayette County, AL, just before entering into the United Sates Army three months later.  Mr. Plunkett was a factory worker in Illinois for many years, he was also an all-around handyman, he could do almost anything, from painting and electrical work to repairing a car. He was a member of Berwyn Church of Christ in Berwyn, IL. Mr. Plunkett loved his family his friends and a great cup of coffee.

Mr. Plunkett was preceded in death by his parents, and eleven siblings. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Winnie McDonald Plunkett, a brother, Thurman Plunkett of Adamsville, AL, a sister in law, Margaret Sue McDonald Sodaro and her husband Lee of Berwyn, IL a brother in law, Earl McDonald and his wife Merle of Winfield, AL, and a host of niece, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Mr. Plunkett will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens in Gu-Win, military honors will be presented at the gravesite. James Wyers will be the officiating minister. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. service time. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Plunkett family.