John James Plummer Sr., 79, of Pocopson Township, died Friday, Feb. 25, at his residence. He was the husband of Gloria Marie Plummer, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John G. Plummer and the late Kathryn Kunkel Plummer.
Jack, as he liked to be called, was a machine shop manager at The Boeing Co. in Ridley Park, retiring in 2005, after 40 years of service.
He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square.
Jack was a talented carpenter, loved making stained glass, loved the outdoors, and was an animal lover. He was a fan of all sports but in particular Chelsea Soccer, NASCAR, and his beloved Philadelphia sports teams. What was most important to him, however, was spending quality time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John J. Plummer Jr. and his wife Diane of Kennett Square; one daughter, Melanie D’Antonio and her husband Anthony of Kennett Square; one sister, Catherine Blackburn of New Holland; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
Jack was predeceased by one daughter, Cindy A. Farley.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His Memorial service will follow at 11:30. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839
To view Jack’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.
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