Funeral Services for Paul Dean Plake, Age 89 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in The Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Ava, Missouri
Paul Dean Plake, 89 years, 5 months, 28 days old, passed away on, April 29, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Paul was born October 31, 1936, in Newburg, Missouri to Benjamin and Ethel (Stevenson) Plake.
Paul was a Christian and a member of Ava General Baptist Church. He worked at Rawlings for 42 years.
On November 11, 1961, Paul and Bonita (Menzies) Plake were united in marriage in Ava, Missouri.
He enjoyed reading western books, fishing, gardening, and watching St. Louis Cardinals. His greatest joy was his family.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Elva Jean, Earline, Jerry, Margaret, and infant sister, Sharon; son-in-law, Steve; great-great grandson, Glen.
Paul is survived by his wife, Bonita; children, Danny (Ann) Plake, Kim Baugh, Anita Baughman, Tina (Greg) Smith, Paula (Mark) Dudenhoeffer; fourteen grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings, Beniva Hargis, Donald Plake, and Kay Sanders.
