Mr. Hoyt Floyd Plumley, 76, of Griffin, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.

Born October 24, 1945, in Atlanta, he was a son of the late U. L. Plumley, and the late Viola Ayers Plumley. Mr. Plumley was of the Baptist Faith and was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Mr. Plumley worked as a certified ship captain for the U. S. Merchant Marines. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Julie D. Plumley; sons, Tommy Plumley (Peggy) of Griffin, Jamie Plumley of Newnan, Chuck Plumley (Jennifer) of Troup County, Jeremy Watkins (Ashley) of Peachtree City, and Bryan Watkins of Griffin; brothers, A. J. Plumley of Canton, and Robert Plumley of Kernersville, NC; sisters, Dianne Wade of Newnan, Elizabeth Roper of Woodstock, and Christine Rogers of Vila Rica; grandchildren, Austin Plumley, Amber Plumley, Michelle Plumley, Jessica Plumley, Elise Watkins, Brennan Watkins, James Plumley, and Hannah Plumley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hillcrest Chapel with Pastor Todd McClain officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Out of concern for the health and safety of family and friends during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family requests that attendees wear a mask and comply with all social distancing guidelines.

Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Hoyt Plumley, please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.