of Little Rock, AR
January 7, 1943 - March 22, 2023
William Leon Plaxco, 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital, following a brief illness. Leon was born January 7, 1943 in Clay Township, Missouri to the late Curtis and Daisy (Marshall) Plaxco. His wife, Betty, also preceded him in death, in 2007.
All who knew Leon, knew of his passion for story-telling and he was always willing to assist in a time of need. He loved telling stories about his service in law-enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff with Pulaski County; working with the Search and Rescue Dive Team and his service as a prison guard at Wrightsville.
He also worked with the Union Pacific Railroad and the Arkansas State Hospital, but really loved his work as an open-road truck driver.
Leon was also an Army Veteran and was a Green Beret, serving in that unit before the Vietnam war. He later served in the Reserves.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, James Plaxco; Anna Vann and husband, Leon; Curtis Plaxco; grandchildren, Steven, Allison, Chloe, Kathryn and great grandchild, Alexis; his loving sister, Dorothy Howard and his brother, Tom Plaxco.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. Burial will be private.
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5 Condolence(s)
Marla Carter
Monday, March 27, 2023
James, Anna and Curtis,
My deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss.
When I saw your dad’s picture, my immediate memory of him was his big smile and laughter. I’m sure he and your mom and all the Crystal Valley clan are having a good neighborly get together in heaven now. 🙠â¤ï¸
From me and all of the Carter family, sending you much love and strength,
Marla
Kathrynn plaxco
Monday, March 27, 2023
I love you grandpa/ pawpaw and I will miss u so much and you and nanny are my Guardian angels that are all way looking down on me yours truly granddaughter and smart cookie love Kathrynn plaxco
winston wade
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Many years ago i worked with plaxco when we were deputies at the sheriffs dept (pcso). He was a good friend and good officer.
Anna (Plaxco) Vann
Friday, March 24, 2023
We are going to miss you daddy but so happy you aren’t suffering anymore.
I love you â¤ï¸
Anna
Curtis Plaxco III
Friday, March 24, 2023
Dad, you were, and always will be my reason for being the father I am now.Even though we had some rough patches over the years, I figured mom missed you more. I will miss you. I love you dad.