Kern County Obituaries

John Joe Plowman

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Aug. 31, 1926 – Nov. 9, 2004
John Joe Plowman, 78, passed away Nov. 9 at the Pleasant Care Convalescent Hospital in Bakersfield. 
Born in Anthony, N.M. on Aug. 31, 1926, to Jesse and Josie Plowman, Joe moved to the Anaheim area at 
an early age. He served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1970, retiring as a master sergeant. 
While he was in the service, Joe was active in several theatre groups. He thoroughly enjoyed acting. 
Joe moved to Tehachapi after his retirement from the military, working at Joshua Memorial Park, Cal-
Portland Cement Company and as a flight instrument technician for Flight Systems in Mojave. He was also 
employed for many years as a bartender at CJ's Tavern in Tehachapi. Joe was a member of the Loyal 
Order of Moose Tehachapi Lodge #1678.
Joe is survived by his nephew, John Wilson; sister, Marjorie Petersen; and sons, Jesse and Justin 
Plowman. 
Wood Family Funeral Service handled the cremation arrangements.