PLUMPTON Graham Kenneth passed away suddenly on Wednesday 24th January 2024 aged 61 years.
Graham very sadly and most unexpectedly passed away following a severe heart attack, experienced whilst on a run from work to home. He lost his life despite the best efforts of those on the spot at the time who administered CPR and medical staff who attended to him.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Graham Plumpton was, above all else, a kind, caring, genuine family man whose manner touched many and gained him much respect and popularity.
Graham would have been known by many through his long service working at Hycontrol, Milltronics, Siemens and prior to these at Spink Typewriters. He had an ability to learn and store knowledge in his head or in books on an array of subjects and was always happy to share that knowledge to anyone who would benefit from it. This was never more true than on the subject of railways, a passion that Graham had enjoyed throughout his life. He landed his dream job late in life working in Customer Service for Great Western at Worcestershire Parkway station ticket office.This, his last job, was the highlight of his working life.
Aside of his family, railways and rock music (he was a big Queen fan), Graham's other great passion was running. He was a compulsive park runner and had completed over 450 park runs, mainly at Worcester Woods and Pitchcroft. He completed more than 10 marathons including London and numerous half marathons. It is of great comfort to his family that Graham left us whilst combining the things that gave him the most pleasure - running from work to home.
Graham was no stranger to heart disease. His daughter Bethany has a congenital heart condition which she has been fighting bravely with the support of Graham, Wendy and brother Matthew. In 2016, the family attended a British Heart Foundation fundraising event organised through Worcestershire BHF Fundraising Group and following this, Wendy joined the group as a full member and Graham, Matthew and Bethany have all been involved as volunteers at events since that time. In May 2019, Graham and Matthew also ran the Rock 'n' Roll Liverpool Half Marathon on behalf of the group and raised over £450 for BHF. In Sep 2019, Graham, aka "Hearty" represented BHF in the Mascot Race at Worcester Racecourse at their Family Day, when, thanks to Wendy, BHF were the nominated charity.
Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 29th February at Worcester Crematorium at 12:15pm.
Donations if desired can be made in memory of Graham to The British Heart Foundation
https://justgiving.com/page/david-hall-1707488301752 or left in the donation box on the day...
All enquiries to A V Band Funeral Directors, St Johns Worcester WR2 4LE.
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 29th February 2024, 12:15pm
ADDRESS
Worcester Crematorium, Astwood Road, Worcester, WR3 8HD
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 29th February 2024, 1:00pm
ADDRESS
Spetchley Park, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please park in main carpark - Thank you
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