Louis Plummer

Louis B. Plummer CHESAPEAKE - Louis Byron Plummer, 66, of Amherst, Va., passed away Dec. 2, 2010. He was born in Newport News May 6, 1944 to Josephine Plummer Gilman of Dutton, Va., and the late Louis G. Plummer. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Barbara Wade Plummer. His surviving children are daughters, Paige Beck and husband Jim, their children Pearson and Sara-Elizabeth of Centreville, Va., Tricia Davis and husband Jeff, their children Danielle and Kelly of Lusby, Md. Louis is also survived by his wife's daughter and son, whom he loved like his own, Gina King and husband Chip of Chesapeake, Reggie Bennett and wife Dina and their son Mitch of Lynchburg, Va. Also surviving are sisters, Sara Jo Acuff and husband Lucian of Chantilly, Va., Kathleen Stacey and late husband Will of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; brother-in-law, Ossie Wade and wife Teresa and their child Savannah Mae of Norfolk. Louis had many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he cared for dearly. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed going back to Parris Island for visits. He retired after 37 years of telephone work from C&P Telephone, Lucent Technology, and Avaya Communications to his farm in Amherst. He leaves behind many friends from his career. A sincere "Thank you" from a grateful patient and loving wife goes to the Centra Hospice team who so compassionately cared for his needs. You will be forever missed, my dear friend and love - "B" A graveside funeral will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. with the Pastor Tracy Gregory officiating. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Chesapeake Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com.