Larry Dale Plank

Larry Dale Plank went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 13, 2026, in Muldrow, Oklahoma.

He was born on December 13, 1945, at home, in Scranton, Arkansas, to the late James Alfred Plank and Leila Beatrice (Taylor) Plank.

Larry was a graduate of the class of 1963 of Muldrow High School. He went on to join the United States Marines where he served from 1966 to 1970, with one tour of Vietnam and he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was the NATOPS officer of the Santa Ana Marine Air Station at Santa Ana, California. He met and married Jackie C. (Smith) Plank on October 18, 1969, at Tustin, California. He returned to his hometown of Muldrow upon his discharge from the Marine Corps and raised his family there.

He later served in the Arkansas National Guard out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the Red Eye Missile Section Leader, at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked and retired from Whirlpool, Fort Smith Division after 20 years. Larry always wanted to help other veterans and military personnel. He was the Commander of the Muldrow VFW Post 8384 from 2009 through 2015 and a lifetime member. He was a lifetime member of the Cpl. Joshua J Ware Marine Corps League #1403 of Sallisaw and a member of the American Legion Post 15 of Muskogee.

Larry attended Mineral Springs Free Will Baptist Church as a young boy growing up and in his later years.

He was a loving husband, father and a great grandfather. He loved fishing, hunting and camping at the lake. He loved his family and especially all the little ones.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Plank of the home; two sons, Larry Dale Plank II and wife Diana, Stephen T. Plank and wife Jennifer all of Muldrow; two sisters, Linda Brunk and Jerry of Muldrow, and Alice Long and Danny of Muldrow; grandsons, Robert Aaron Plank of Muldrow, Nick Plank of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Jonathon Plank and Marisa of Van Buren, Arkansas, Payton Plank and Bailey of Muldrow, and Dalton Fargo of Sallisaw; granddaughters, Kenzy Plank of Roland and Bailey Fargo of Muldrow; great-grandsons, Lukas Plank of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Hagan D Plank of Muldrow, Jacob Dollens and Matthew Dollens of Roland; sister-in-law, Virginia Plank of San Antonio, TX; and a number of beloved nephews, nieces and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jess and Lola Plank, and Steve and Maggie Taylor; his parents; one brother, Jerry E. Plank; and one sister, Glenda Elaine Partain.

Graveside services and burial will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the Reverend Mike Fields will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Plank, Jonathon Plank, Payton Plank, Nick Plank, Dalton Fargo and Mark Brunk.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Muldrow VFW Post 8384 and Cpl. Joshua J Ware Marine Corps League 1403.

Visitation will be 3 - 8 PM Monday, November 16, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow where the family will greet 6 - 8 PM. 

Funeral services are under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.