John Planchock

1955-2025

John Planchock, 70, of Morganton, N.C., passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. He was born in Salem, Ohio to Daniel and Mary Planchock.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his step-father, Paul Wallace; his sisters, Judy Hepler and Ellen Fidoe and her husband, Harry; and brothers, Jerry Planchock and Pete Planchock. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Marianne Levison; sisters-in-law, Norann Planchock and Barbara Planchock; brother-in-law, Larry Hepler; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; and friends. In particular was his love for his great-nephews, Ezra and Owen, who never failed to bring a smile to his face.

John worked an impressive 42 years at Davidson Trucking as a mechanic on heavy-duty trucks. Early in his career he was also a local truck driver.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Ridge Retirement Community in Morganton, N.C. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel with Pastor Patrick Bradshaw of First Advent Christian Church officiating. Following the service, there will be a gathering in the Table Rock Room.

Should you desire to make a gift in John’s memory, you can send your donation to the First Advent Christian Church, 211 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655, or to the Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation, C/O Grace Ridge, 500 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655 (put Grace Ridge Endowment Fund in the memo line).

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton, North Carolina is serving the family.

11/8/25