THOMAS CLAYTON PLUMMER, age 68, of Decherd, Tenn., formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, departed this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born in Hattisburg, Miss. on April 8, 1953, to the late William Plummer and Lillie Pearl Baygents Plummer.  He was of the non-denominational faith.  Mr. Plummer was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisana. He was a police officer in New Orleans for several years.  He then began his Construction Company that he owned and operated for approximately 25 years.  He then became an Investment Banker for 20 years before his retirement. He loved playing poker and won the World Series of Poker one time. He was a humble man and never made a "big deal" over his accomplishments.  He will be remembered as a man that enjoyed life and his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Plummer was preceded in death in 2016, by his wife of 42 years, Diane C. Plummer. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Wright and husband, Blythe of Antioch, Tenn. and son, Tommy Christopher Jeanau.

No services are scheduled at this time.