David Scott Plumblee

After a courageous two and a half year battle with head and neck cancer, Scott Plumblee, 48, of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 22, 2011. Scott was born and raised in Cobb County, graduating from South Cobb High School and Georgia State University. He was the senior vice president of Strategic Alliances at First Data, where he worked for 18 years, and a member of Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta. Scott was the husband of Heather Thomas Plumblee, who faithfully loved and supported him during their 22 years of marriage. His beloved daughters are Kate, 19, graduate of The Westminster Schools and sophomore at the University of Georgia; and Paige, 17, senior at Westminster. He is also survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Plumblee, of Kennesaw; sister, Kim Plumblee Davis, of Richmond, VA; brother, Greg Plumblee, of Studio City, CA; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eugene Thomas of Austell; three brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; three nieces; and six nephews. His family and friends have been forever impacted and changed by Scott’s Christian testimony, bravery, and dignity while fighting this disease. He loved family, friends, and his co-workers immensely. “Amazing Grace” characterized his life. Visitation to pay respects will be at Patterson’s Oglethorpe Hill, Tuesday, August 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Wednesday, August 24, 11 a.m., at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. For his immediate family, a private burial will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Scott’s honor to: The Scott Plumblee Family Trust c/o Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, attn: Graham Roberts, 3280 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 1900, Atlanta, GA 30305, ScottPlumblee.com; Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA; Head and Neck Cancer Fund of Winship Cancer Institute, c/o Office of Gift Records, Emory University, 1762 Clifton Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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