James Plair

November 23, 2009

James Plair, born May 4, 1920, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 22, 2009, surrounded by his family.

He was a World War II veteran, and retired from Champion Paper Co. in 1985. He was loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. He would always do for others whenever he could, always thinking of others first. He loved fishing and hunting and being with his family. He worked many years in the nursery at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, and showed love and support to many young children, who were constantly coming by, giving him hugs during his last few years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wes and Mollie Plair; brothers, Jeff, Ralph, Grady and Bobby Plair; sisters, Elizabeth Raiford and Velonia Adams; and granddaughter, Shelley Parker.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 64 years, Lois T. Plair; son, James “Buddy” Plair (TJ); daughters, Delores Coleman (Don) and Linda Williams (Ronnie); adopted son, Doug Patterson; and adopted daughter, Patsy Hill. He had five grandchildren, Jamie, Walker, Jeff, Vince, and Missy; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment, with Reverend Larry Huff and Reverend Drayton Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Spruell Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be James Peacock, Ronnie Butts, Bobby Plair, David Player, Tony Langford, Jeffrey Jinright, and Billy Dortch. Honorary pallbearers will be Irvin Hanks, Kenneth Ray Smith, W.T. Gilley, Newton Barnes, Larry White, Herschel Hill, Ken Born, and Wayne Milligan.

Viewing will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24 at Faith Chapel North.

Thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice, and friends for their love, support and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Cantonment, Building Fund.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries