KANNAPOLIS – Joseph “Joe” Allison Plott, 66, of 7883 Howard Ave., went to be with his Lord on Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, following a 2-months illness.

Born Dec. 29, 1940, in Cabarrus County, Mr. Plott was a son of the late Thomas W. Plott and Grace Rabon Plott. He was employed with Cannon-Fieldcrest Mills at Plant 1 wash cloth department, retiring with 50 years of service.

Mr. Plott was a member of Enochville Church of God for over 40 years. He was a member of the choir and sang with the Plott quartet. He was an avid golfer.

Preceding him in death were son J. Alan Plott, a granddaughter and a sister, Pat Fink.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Audrey Christy Plott of the home; sons David Plott and wife JoAnn of Lexington, Scott Plott and wife Holly and Mike Plott and wife Melody, all of Kannapolis; brothers Jimmy Plott and wife Carolyn and Eddie Plott and wife Terry, all of Kannapolis; sisters Margaret James, Reba Christy, Jeanette Martin and Nancy Christy, all of Kannapolis; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Service: 3 p.m. Friday at Enochville Church of God with the Rev. David Shoemake, the Rev. Jeff Upright and the Rev. Keith Allen officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30. Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Whitley’s Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence.