Earl Arthur Plake Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 24, 2026, at the age of 92, Earl Arthur Plake (Burkburnett, Texas) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Arthur Plake to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur "Ditty" Plake and Ruby Plake (Burris); his grandparents, Bill, Mary Plake (Sallee), Clyde and Dora Ellen Burris (Price); his siblings, Charles, Jack, Terry Plake, Sherry and Arletta; his brothers-in-law, Earl Wylie, Captain William Osborn, Major James Osborn, Bill Morrison and Paul Baxter; and his nieces and nephews, Danette Plake, Tracie Plake, Barry Plake, Bill Osborn and Joe Osborn.
He is survived by: his children, Janel Elaine, Jeffrey Earl and Joel Eric Plake; his wife Cyrilyn "Lynn" Plake; his children, Don Coker, Elaine Plake and Heather Plake; his grandchildren, Ben, Donette Coker, Grady Don Coker, Holly Plake, Becca, Colt Churchwell, Anthon, Bailey Plake, Crystalyn and Nick Alamilla; his great grandchildren, Zeke, Eli Coker, Emma Coker, Elaine Anna and Esther Arwen Alamilla; his sisters, Jeanne Wiley and Vickie Dickey (Fred); and his sisters-in-law, Carol Plake and Cassandra Plake. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
For those desiring, the family requests memorials be made in honor of Sonny to the Missions Programs at 10th & Broad COC, 1319 10th St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301; Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4400 Cypress Ave. Wichita Falls, TX 76310; or to any Veterans group of your choice.
