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NEWPORT NEWS - Orel L. Plummer, age 81, born in Kehoe (near Grayson), Kentucky, went to be with the Lord, October 3, 2013. He was the youngest son of Frank and Edith Plummer. He was raised on a huge, working farm in Kehoe, where he learned about life and developed a love for nature, hunting, fishing, farming, and 4-H competitions. Orel earned his B.S. Degree in Agriculture from the University of Kentucky and an M.B.A. from Ohio State University. He married F. Joanne Fulbright on November 11, 1955. Orel leaves behind his wife, Joanne Plummer of Newport News, a son, David Plummer, also of Newport News and his wife Frances, and their daughter, Virginia. He also leaves behind a daughter, Jennifer Plummer Perry of Richmond, Virginia. He also leaves behind his eldest brother, Charles Plummer of Beaver Creek, Ohio, and another older brother William Plummer, of Kehoe, Kentucky. Orel and Joanne were active members for many years of Northampton Church of Christ where he served as Deacon, Elder, Treasurer and Choir member. Later, he and Joanne became members of Seaford Church of Christ and loved and supported their ministries and missions as well. Orel enjoyed vegetable gardening, bicycling, cooking, and being active as perpetual member of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (where he served many years as Treasurer). He was also a life member of the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Military Officers Association and a founding member of the American Independence Foundation of Colonial Virginia. He loved his country, his community, his church, and his family. Orel retired at Langley Air Force Base after 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He then worked an additional 20 years as a Business Development Manager for Sarah Bonwell Hudgins. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Seaford Church of Christ, Saturday, 19 October at 11 a.m.
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Mrs.Plummer,David,and Jennifer,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father. May God give you the peace and comfort that you need at this time. I have such good memories of you all when David and Jennifer were in the 5th grade. It has been a long time since then. I have seen Jennifer once over the years, but not David.
God bless each of you,
Michael Joyner
5th Grade Teacher
October 11, 2013
Even though I have never met Mr. Plummer in person, I feel like I knew him. I will never forget the Sunday phone calls with Jennifer and her Dad ~ they were refreshing. Jennifer told me one time that her Dad got out the road map and drew a circle around the town name that I live in. I know that if I would have been able to meet him in person, we would have a lot of fun talking about the farm life. I live on a non-working farm and sometimes my neighbor friend brings his cows over to my pasture for me to talk to. I sent some cookies and some Vegetarian Banana Nut Bread to Jennifer and I told her to make sure that she shared some with her Dad. Rest in Peace Mr. Plummer, we'll meet sometime...
Mary Beth Rose
October 9, 2013
POP was a very special man to me! The best in-laws a man could ever dream for! I loved him so! What an incredible man he was! Love you POP!
Tim Perry
October 9, 2013
The organized veterans of the Peninsula mourn the death of Orel L. Plummer. He encouraged good citizenship among our youth in presenting annual MOWW and MOAA leadership awards at Junior ROTC and ROTC spring graduation-season ceremonies at Peninsula high schools and at Hampton University.
Pete Fairchild
October 9, 2013
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