Stephen Wesley Plunkett
May 17th, 1945 - Mar 30th, 2020- Birth Date: May 17, 1945
- Death Date: Mar 30, 2020
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Biography:
On March 30, 2020, Stephen Wesley Plunkett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend died from complications of heart failure unrelated to coronavirus.
Steve was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 17, 1945. He attended local schools, including Northside High School, where he was elected student body president for two consecutive semesters. He graduated from the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was also a graduate of LSU School of Banking of the South, ABA School of International Banking, and attended the University of Arkansas Law School. His long-standing career began at First Pyramid Life Insurance Company, and went on to include positions at First National Bank, Arab Aluminum Company in Cairo Egypt, where his family lived for two years. After returning to the states, he accepted a position with First American National Bank in North Little Rock, then with Worthen Bank. In 1983, along with his friend David Boerner, he founded the mortgage lending company Plunkett, Boerner, and Associates. It was his great pleasure to work with many clients over the years. The last of these was Pete Maris at Bank of Little Rock, which he considered his second home, and where he served on the Board of Directors.
Steve was a talented wood-turner with work in several local galleries.
He was preceded in death by his brother Mark, and parents Carlton and Virginia Thompson Plunkett. His survivors include his wife of 48 years, Diane Ahrens Plunkett, son Brennan (Jen and daughter Kaylee Bratko) of San Francisco, Courtney (Bart Young) and her sons Bishop and Whit Barton of Fayetteville, brothers Sheridan (Peggy) of Springfield, Virginia, and Mike (Randi) of Liberty, Missouri, as well as much-loved in-laws, and nine nieces and nephews.
A graveside interment service will be held along with a celebration of life gathering at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff of Baptist Hospital ICU, as well as numerous friends who have been tremendously supportive and kind throughout this journey.
Contributions may be made to Heifer Project International, or your local food bank.
Condolences(13)
jon shermer
#13
May 18th, 2020 5:40 am
so sad,,,steve was a wonderful friend growing up in fort smifh
Tracy Roberts
#12
Apr 18th, 2020 10:12 am
Diane, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you during this time of loss and sadness. Peace to you.
Draxie Rogers
#11
Apr 12th, 2020 12:54 pm
Diane, Robert and I were so saddened to read about Steve’s passing. You all were one of our favorite banking couples, and a very entertaining golf partner for ROBERT. Steve was so well liked and he will certainly be missed. He put everything into anything he did, so we should have expected he might have used his heart to its extent. But he had a kind heart and a warm, welcoming smile. Our thoughts are with you and Brennan’s family. I know he will watch over you all from Heaven’s view. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely, Robert and Draxie Rogers
Sincerely, Robert and Draxie Rogers
Jolynn & Kirby Pickens
#10
Apr 12th, 2020 9:41 am
So sorry for your loss. You will all be in our prayers. We remember you all fondly.
Lynn Wilson Senn (aka Lynn Major)
#9
Apr 9th, 2020 5:23 pm
Diane, I was so sad to see Steve’s obituary in the paper. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Love, Lynn
Marilyn Brodie Archer
#8
Apr 9th, 2020 11:54 am
Diane, saddened to learn of your husband’s death. My love and sympathy to you. Marilou sends her also. HH 64 Strong!
Scott Schuh
#7
Apr 9th, 2020 8:40 am
Deepest condolences to the family on his passing. I enjoyed many rounds of golf with Steve back in my CCC days. He was always one of the nicest guys and being a bit more quiet than some others, when Steve spoke you listened. And he had such a great dry sense of humor that was required in playing with this group. I know he was so well respected professionally as our paths would cross in business years after my golfing days with him. He will be sorely missed.
Tony neel
#6
Apr 8th, 2020 7:12 pm
Steve was a very special person. It was an honor and pleasure to have worked with him but more so to be a friend. I never saw him without that smile
Vicki Kellogg
#5
Apr 8th, 2020 2:14 pm
Diane, So sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. Miss you.
Mike Berg
#4
Apr 8th, 2020 11:22 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all. It was an honor to have known Steve as a friend.
Amy Frankel
#3
Apr 8th, 2020 9:17 am
Diane, I cannot think of you without smiling. You have always been a cherished friend. We are all thinking of you and remembering Steve. These are difficult times to be going through this. I will never forget that Steve was an extraordinary man, husband, father, partner, friend and artist. I will always be your cheerleader. I am sending you so much love, and many prayers and thoughts from Maine. I love you Plunky. Rich sends his love too. xo Amy
Elgenia and Jim Ross
#2
Apr 8th, 2020 7:34 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve’s family as they celebrate his kindness, career success, warm friendships and artistic talent.
Lee Ann Hogue
#1
Apr 7th, 2020 8:18 pm
As an employee of Bank of Little Rock, we were lucky to have known Steve from Plunkett, Boerner and Asso and working with us at Bank of LR. He was always so kind, with a smile on his face! He will be missed and praying for your family in this difficult time.