He was born May 14, 1931 in Pickard, Ind. to Preston A. and Bessie (Douglas) Ploughe. He married Evelyn B. Cocheran on July 29, 1960 in Kirklin and she survives.
James was a 1949 graduate of Sugar Creek High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and served in Berlin, Germany. He worked in maintenance at Chrysler for 36 years, retiring in 1990. James was a member of the Kirklin American Legion, Post 310. He collected coins and enjoyed auctions, Euchre, and family get togethers.
He is survived by his Wife: Evelyn B. Ploughe of rural Kirklin; Daughters: Patricia Parks of Michigantown and Judith (Rick) Lashbrook of Frankfort; Son: Norman Lee (Kelli) Ploughe of Michigantown; Brother: Dale (Arlene) Ploughe of rural Frankfort; 2 Sisters: Dortha Thompson of Brookston and Norma Macis of Austin, Texas; 6 Grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 5 brothers; Preston W., Ralph D., Thomas R., William H., and Joseph E. and 6 sisters; Lois E. Boone, Mabel D. Sotzing, Vera M. King, Verna G. Reddish, Mary D. Walker, and Margie A. Ploughe.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort. Friends may visit Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Karl Kercheval will officiate.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirklin, Ind.
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He was born May 14, 1931 in Pickard, Ind. to Preston A. and Bessie (Douglas) Ploughe. He married Evelyn B. Cocheran on July 29, 1960 in Kirklin and she survives.
James was a 1949 graduate of Sugar Creek High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and served in Berlin, Germany. He worked in maintenance at Chrysler for 36 years, retiring in 1990. James was a member of the Kirklin American Legion, Post 310. He collected coins and enjoyed auctions, Euchre, and family get togethers.
He is survived by his Wife: Evelyn B. Ploughe of rural Kirklin; Daughters: Patricia Parks of Michigantown and Judith (Rick) Lashbrook of Frankfort; Son: Norman Lee (Kelli) Ploughe of Michigantown; Brother: Dale (Arlene) Ploughe of rural Frankfort; 2 Sisters: Dortha Thompson of Brookston and Norma Macis of Austin, Texas; 6 Grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 5 brothers; Preston W., Ralph D., Thomas R., William H., and Joseph E. and 6 sisters; Lois E. Boone, Mabel D. Sotzing, Vera M. King, Verna G. Reddish, Mary D. Walker, and Margie A. Ploughe.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort. Friends may visit Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Karl Kercheval will officiate.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirklin, Ind.
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Family Members
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Lois Evelyn Ploughe Boone
1913–2001
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Mabel Doris Ploughe Sotzing
1914–2004
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Vera Mae Ploughe King
1916–2002
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Verna Grace Ploughe Reddish
1918–1969
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Preston Wayne Ploughe
1920–2018
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Mary Dell Ploughe Walker
1922–2008
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Ralph Douglas "Doug" Ploughe
1924–1995
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Thomas Ray Ploughe
1928–1952
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William Harold "Bill" Ploughe
1930–1971
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Joseph Emerson Ploughe
1932–2011
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Margie Aldena Ploughe
1934–1986
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Dortha Anne Ploughe Thompson
1936–2024
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