Steven D. Plemons, 84

Steven D. Plemons of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Steve was born in Decatur, Alabama, to parents Corinne Allgood and James Plemons. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1959 until 1962. While on active duty, he served as a radio operator aboard P2V aircraft with Patrol Squadron Thirty aboard NAS Jacksonville. He later continued his career with the Federal Aviation Administration retiring as the Airways Facility Sector Manager at Jacksonville Air Traffic Control Center in Hilliard, Florida. Steve gave a total of 37 years of service to aviation and his country. Steve and Mavis built their family home in Hilliard where they lived until his retirement. They then moved to east Tennessee where they enjoyed RV camping, motorcycle trips with friends and taking in the Smoky Mountain landscape riding around in their jeep. The two later returned to Florida to live closer to children and grandchildren. Their most recent years were spent at their home on Lake Asbury enjoying the sight of grandkids at play on the water and the assortment of birds that visited their backyard.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Corinne Clara Allgood and James D. Plemons. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mavis Lee Griffin Plemons; son, Steven Todd Plemons (Suzanne); daughters, Sheila Ann Plemons Carter (Melvin), Beth Jane Plemons Wine (Earnie), Donna Lee Plemons Hesterman (Andrew); sister, Linda McDonald (Doyle); grandchildren, Jeremy Todd Plemons, Shelby Marie Jackson, Emily Corinne Mele, Victor Walter Hesterman, Nathan Carter, Jennifer Nichols and great-grandchildren, Brinley Plemons, Leighton Plemons, Talia Jackson, Josie Jackson, Lane Carter,  Harlie Nichols and Tatum Carter.

A memorial open house celebration of his life will be held October 18 from 3:00 to 6:00pm at 222 Jessie Lee Court, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. RSVP via text message or voicemail to 334-421-1218. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to Tunnel to Towers https://t2t.org/

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720.