RINGGOLD Bennette "Earl" Plemons, 92, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.He was born in Ringgold to the late George and Emily Plemons, and retired from Combustion after 35 years of service. Earl was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher.He was also preceded in death by his brothers, C.L. and Euless Plemons; sister, Myrtle Shields; and daughter, Glenda Wellchance.Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Katherine Plemons, of Ringgold; son, Doug (Gail) Plemons, of Ringgold; daughter, Joann (Tommy) Watts, of Signal Mountain; son-in-law, Johnny Wellchance, of Harrison; siblings, Harry Plemons, Edgar Plemons, Rossie Grisham, all of Ringgold; grandchildren, Pamela Gilreath, Brian Plemons, Misty Wellchance; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in the chapel with Brother Danny Henson officiating.Interment will follow in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.Family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. today, and prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home.An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.