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Carl Plum Obituary
Born June 2, 1934, he was 81 years old and lived every moment to the fullest.
All his family and friends know that no words can describe what an understanding and caring person he was and will always carry a special memory of him in their hearts.
After graduating from Shenandoah High School in 1953, he joined the army for two years, then continued his education getting a BA in Secondary Education from Shepherd College, WV in June 1959, and Masters of Arts in Education from Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA in 1962.
His 33 year education career began in Shenandoah County as the first head football coach at Central High School in 1959, followed by four years as principal at Edinburg Elementary, 14 years as principal at Central High School and concluded as Supervisor of Transportation for the Shenandoah County Public Schools.
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by Lynn Nicholas Plum, the youngest of three sons.
He was a loving husband to his wife, Etta Frances, for 60 years. Surviving are his two sons, Dennis and Gary Plum; four grandchildren, Morgan, Katie, Matthew and MaKenna; sister, Helen Wolverton; nephew, Russell Wolverton; brother-in-law, Kinley Comer and wife, Cheryl, Allen and David Comer and several cousins.
Carl was a member of Antioch Church of the Brethren and a devoted servant and friend within the church family.
Memorial service will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Antioch Church of the Brethren, Woodstock, VA. Pastors George Bowers and Stephanie Litten will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Animal Shelter in Edinburg, VA or Antioch Church of the Brethren, Woodstock, VA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Plum
Jim Artz
October 24, 2015
Etta and the Plum Family; I went to Shepherd at the same time as Carl, and we played on the Ram football team together and after we went into teaching we competed against each other in football and track. I coached at the new high school in Strasburg and he was at Central. He was a good friend and a worthy opponent. We used to have track meets at the County fair grounds on the horse track. I am very sorry to hear of his passing, but knowing his background he went out as a fighter.I know he will be missed by all who knew him. RIP friend.
RS Bauserman
October 23, 2015
RIP Mr Plum.
Brenda Nixon-Foley
October 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a very special man. Mr. Plum was a friend to all he met.
Dana Kruszka
October 22, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with the Plum family.
Bob Fadely
October 22, 2015
Played on Central's first football team 1959,coach Plum had 40 guys who never played the game all by himself. He was firm but always fair. Carl was a coach and friend who touched many and will be missed by all.
Sam and Holly Taff
October 22, 2015
Prayers for the Plum family. Mr. Plum stopped by our house nearly every evening for years. He stopped to talk about the kids and ask what they were doing. He loved to talk to Aaron about baseball. When we got our dog he started bringing her treats so he could steal some love from her. Even though he couldn't see her every day lately our dog still whines when she passes his house. The neighborhood will certainly miss his smiling face. Rest in peace.
October 21, 2015
With our sympathy
Philip.April.Cole & Brady Baker
Barbara Huss
October 21, 2015
Mr. Plum touched many lives as a friend and educator. He always spoke when he was walking to church and I was getting in my car also going to church. Prayers and love.
Benny & Tammy Jett Andes
October 21, 2015
Our love and prayers are with you all! Mr. Plum was a wonderful principal, friend and a devote Christian brother! We will miss him so much! He will forever live in our hearts!
Nancy Armstrong
October 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Etta, and your family. I was a student at Central High and remember him.
October 21, 2015
Thinking of you.
Richard and Diana Barton
Susan GETZ Billett
October 21, 2015
I remember Mr. Plum from Edinburg Elem. and Central...I was amazed over the years how he never forgot his students...A full life, richly lived and richly given...god bless...
Becky Lytton
October 21, 2015
Etta, we are thinking of you and your family. Mr. Plum was a wonderful person and loved by many. Prayers are coming your way.
Debbie Winkfield
October 21, 2015
Mr. Plum was a wonderful educator. He always stood out as my favorite. Peace to the family.
Carol McFarland
October 21, 2015
Mr. Plum was a dedicated and well loved administrator. I have always been grateful that he hired me to work in Shenandoah County. Blessings and prayers to your family.
Carla Plaugher
October 21, 2015
Sharing in your sorrow. Mr. Plum always had a smile and treated everyone with fairness. My life is blessed in knowing him.
Trent & Alisha Williams
October 21, 2015
Mr. Plum was a very kind and loving man and also a wonderful neighbor! He will be very missed! Prayers to his family!
October 21, 2015
Carl was a great football coach, teacher, administrator and a even better person.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gary and Anne Rutz
Teresa Orndorff
October 21, 2015
Mr. Plum was the best principal I had he will be greatly missed.prayers go out to the Family in this time of sorrow.
Norman & Mary Blue Catlett
October 21, 2015
Carl was a very special friend and will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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