of Little Rock, AR

October 29, 1944 - November 11, 2022

Charles Fredrick "Fred" Plunkett, 78, of Little Rock went to be with our Lord Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was born and raised in Little Rock and graduated from Joe T. Robinson High in 1962. He received a BS in accounting from Little Rock University in 1967. He worked at Dillard's Department Stores for 20 years, retiring as the comptroller in 1987. He later owned and operated small businesses in Little Rock, including "Balloonacy", where he was known affectionately as, "The Balloon Man".

Fred was married for 59 years to his high-school sweetheart, Kathy Camp Plunkett. He attended Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock and was a long-time member of the Maumelle Bass Club.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Archield Plunkett and Edna Gladys Plunkett of Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sister, Sue Matheny and husband, Coy of Fulton, KY; children, Chuck Plunkett and wife, Genine of Denver, CO; Cliff Plunkett and wife, Kathy of Fayetteville; Susannah Plunkett and husband, Mat Gerowitz of New York; grandchildren, Kyle Plunkett and wife, Maris of Cave Springs, AR; Jacob Plunkett and wife, Hannah of Lowell, AR; Macey Plunkett of Fayetteville and Lucinda and Tessa Gerowitz of New York and great-granddaughter, Ren Plunkett of Cave Springs.

Fred was an outgoing and optimistic person. He made friends with all those he met and was always offering a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors.

Funeral Service is at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 18, 2022 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Little Rock.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com