James Raymond Plush, age 71, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was born on August 12, 1952 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Robert Sylvester Plush and Willa Nell Rogers Plush. He worked as a boating mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with various small engines. He was always there to lend a helping hand and to tell a good joke. He loved his family, but especially loved his grandchildren and dog, Jackson.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Charles Plush and sister, Betty Sue Barfield.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah Curtis Plush; sons, Brandon (Breanna) Plush and Andrew (Johnny) Plush; grandchildren, Eli Plush, Tinsley Plush, and Aubree Plush; brothers, William Gary Plush, Jerry Lee Plush, and Bobby Joe (Jo Anne) Plush; and a sister, Willa Mae (Mike) Holloway.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Akins-Cobb in Blue Ridge with Rev. Billy Ray Queen officiating. Music will be provided by Ms. Amy Young. Interment will follow the service in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Bobby Plush, Mike Holloway, Eli Plush, Jonah Pierce, Tim Curtis, and Glenn Curtis. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Shields and Brian Bisenius. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.