Obit of Plank, William (Bill) James - Kay County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 16 Nov 2008 Return to Kay County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/kay/kay.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::NOT LISTED Tucson Citizen, Tucson AZ William (Bill) James Plank was born March 6, 1930 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, and passed away June 3, 2006 in Tucson, Arizona. Preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae and stepfather, Guy Rhodes; father, Samuel Plank; brother, Richard Allan Plank. He is survived by his wife, Doris Plank; brother, Robert Plank and family of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Ramona Plank and family of Texas; daughter, Kelly Reed; son-in-law, Shannon Reed; step-sons, William, Giles and Russell Jones; daughters-in-law, Brenda and Tammy Jones; grandchildren, Shelby, Nathan, Ty and his step-grandchildren, Stephanie, Christina, Heather, Lacey, Melaine, Krystina and Ryan Jones. Bill was a photographer in the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he started his own business called FreeLance Photography here in Tucson for 25 years. He took pictures of weddings, little league sports at the YMCA's, etc. etc...His daughter (Kelly) has followed in his footsteps and even named her business Second Generation Photography due to her dad's mentoring. He was a respected photographer, husband, father, grandpa (peeps), and friend. He was a man that took care of his responsibilites, and was devoted to his family. He had a pleasant, caring personality, and had (quick wit) hilarious remarks. We are grateful to have had him in our lives, and a part of his personality is carried on in his family. Bill (Dad, Bud, Peeps), you will remain in our hearts and memories forever. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Kay County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/kay/kay.html