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Obituary For Artis Plummer, Sr.
Artis Plummer, Sr. was born July 7, 1925 to the late Rev. & Mrs. William and Eunice Plummer. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 11, 2019.
He was educated in the Durham City Schools graduating from Hillside High School and North Carolina College (NCCU).
He married his Jr. High/High School sweetheart, the late Josephine Mitchell and to this union was blessed with three children, the late Carolyn Plummer Williams, the late Pastor Artis Plummer, Jr. and Dr. Charles W. Plummer.
While at Hillside High School, he was a star player of the ’43 Hornets football team that went undefeated, untied and unscored upon. After playing college football and baseball at J.C. Smith University and NCCU, he played Negro League baseball.
He opened Art Sign Company in 1954 and in addition to other business ventures was active in the community serving many years on the Durham Housing Authority.
For nearly 50 years he was an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and served there in many capacities. He later joined Greater Emmanuel F.G.B. Church founded by his son.
Mr. Plummer served in many organizations and received numerous awards. He was well known for his generosity, love of people and community especially for Durham and NCCU.
He was preceded in death also by a granddaughter, Cheree D. Williams. He is survived by a son, Dr. Charles W. Plummer (Latonia), five grandchildren, Terryl (Terri) Williams, Britney H. Freeman (Kendall), Charles (C.J.) Plummer II, Diamond A. Plummer-Wise, Miyah A. Plummer, a great-grandson, Gabriel Freeman, a brother-in-law, Dr. Joseph T. Mitchell, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Greater Emmanuel F.G.B. Church, 4124 Fayetteville St. (Durham) on Friday, March 15th, 7-9 pm. Homegoing services will be held at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church, 2521 Fayetteville St. (Durham) on Saturday, March 16th, 11 am visitation and services begin at Noon. Interment will be in Glennview Memorial Park.
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Add A CondolenceOur sincere condolences to the Plummer family during the hours of bereavement. My father and Mr. Plummer worked together for the Durham Housing Authority years ago. (Robert E. Carrington, Sr.) May God bless you and your family today and always.
Shirley Carrington and Family
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies grant you peace and understanding during this difficult time. 2Corinthians 1:3,4
Dr. Charles Plummer and family: You have our deepest sympathy during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. I use to work with you when you was doing your Internship with Dr. Charles Johnson in MPDC. May God keep his loving arms around the family. Yes, we are cousin.
Jackie Cross and Family
To Dr. Charles Plummer and Family:
You have my deepest condolences during this hour of bereavement. I know of you because your parents often spoke of you. My name is Augustus C. Cofield, Jr. and I served as Minister of Music (1981-86) at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church during the time your parents were members and they both were such an inspiration to me. I have fond memories and recollections of Sunday afternoon conversations with your dad as he imparted much wisdom and knowledge of God's word into my spirit. I admonish you and your family to continue trusting in the Lord with all your heart, don't lean unto your own understanding, but in all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.
