Plummer Perry Celebration of Life Program

Processional Musical Prelude………………..........................................…Luther Chambers Opening Selection……..............................................................Linda P. Travis Scripture Reading

Old Testament...........................................................Rev. Wesley Wooten

New Testament.........................................................Rev. Lotus Wheeler Prayer of Comfort.................................................................................Minister Musical Selection.......................................................................Linda P. Travis Reflections..................................Huntington Alumni Association Representative Rev. Wesley Wooten Stephanie Small Silent Reading of the Obituary Photo Montage Acknowledgments…...........................................................Shanita Eure-Lewis Musical Selection.......................................................................Linda P. Travis Eulogy……………....................................................Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Recessional

Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666

A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well-lived, a rest well-earned. Plummer R. Perry, Jr. was born October 12, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia and passed into eternal rest December 14, 2021, in his home surrounded by the love of his wife of 46 years Yvonne M. Perry and his two children. He was the son of Plummer R. Perry, Sr. and Louise E. Douglas, both of whom preceded him in death.

At an early age, he was baptized at Zion Baptist Church (Newport News) and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church until God called him home to rest.

Plummer had the honor of graduating in the class of 1963 from Huntington High School. He maintained his close connection to his friends and classmates through his active participation in the Huntington Class of 1963 and the Huntington Alumni Association. He retired from the X32 Department of Newport News Shipbuilding in 2007 after more than 35 years of devoted service as a skilled Machinist.

Plummer had a love of sports and vehicles. A lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team and his son’s alma mater, the Virginia Tech Hokies: especially when they won. He joined the Mass Production Motorcycle Club in July of 1984 and accepted the leadership position of financial secretary in 1988.

Plummer was a quiet man by nature but was worth listening to when he had something to say. He had an understated sense of humor which was surprising to those who did not know him well and a touch of sarcasm for those who were close to him.

Plummer enjoyed many hobbies. You would often find him washing the cars, tending to the yard with great pride, or just tinkering around outside. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with family and close friends. He took great pleasure in sharing new experiences with his oldest great-grandson Antonio.

Cherishing his memory, he leaves to mourn: his wife, Yvonne M. Perry; a daughter, Stephanie Small; a son, Reginald A. Perry ( James); a sister, Debra P. Travis; two grandchildren, Antoinette and Ashleigh; three great-grandchildren, Antonio, Caleb and Jayce; a niece ,Terri; a nephew, Kenneth III; cousins, Shirley (Samuel) and Mildred; a brother-in-law, Charles McKeller (Ruth); a brother of the heart, John T. Wheeler and a host of other relatives and friends.

God's Garden God looked around his garden And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone…

For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Author: D. W. MCCONWAY

Family and Friends

Huntington High School Class of 1963

There are no words to describe the immense gratitude we feel for every measure of encouragement, comfort and support shown toward us during this difficult time. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as only a friend could say. Perhaps you were not there, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much for whatever the part.

We would also like to thank the staff of Intrepid USA, its doctors and nursing staff were instrumental in the care of our loved one. To the Gethsemane Baptist Church leadership and church family thank you for all of your assistance and support.

Love, The Perry Family

Family and Friends