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Plummer, Glen Brown

June 24, 1934 –
 June 8, 2016

Obituary

Glen Brown Plummer peacefully passed from his Earthly life as he had lived with laughter and courage on Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016. As Pooh held one hand, God mercifully took the other calling him home. Brown was the eldest by five minutes of identical twins born to Ernest Deane Plummer and Ethel Elizabeth Brown of Marianna, Arkansas. His parents and siblings: Bruce, Charles, Alfred, Elizabeth, and Lois preceded him in death. Brown was born on June 24, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from high school in Marianna. After attending two years of college, Brown was accepted into the Air Force Cadet Program. Upon receiving his wings, he flew the C124 Globemaster between Thule, Greenland, Europe and North Africa. Brown returned to complete his degree at the University of Arkansas while flying in the Air Force Reserve where he achieved the rank of Captain. January 1961, Brown became a pilot for Delta Airlines, retiring after thirty-three years as an international Captain on the L-1011. Brown is survived by his wife, Sallie Watson Plummer, PhD. (Pooh), the love of his life. Beloved children, Valerie Canon (Chip Armstrong), Jennifer Christensen (Eric) and Jack Day Watson, III. He cherished his Godchildren, Sam, Saura, and Christian.  Brown was the proud grandfather of Sean, Clay, Allison, Drew, and Harper. A loving extended family and lifelong friends mourn his passing. His fur babies and vigilant companions Teddy, Tillie, Figg, and Tigger are lost without him. Brown loved the Arkansas Razorbacks, Hawaiian sunsets, Santa Fe sunrises, summer visits to Chatham on Cape Cod and Broadway musicals. Having seen the world, he preferred spending time at the lake enjoying the beauty of his Father’s world. He was happiest on the road with his Airstream and the “world’s best camping dog,” Roy. We take comfort in knowing their reunion at the Rainbow Bridge was joyous. Brown was a dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, treating each one on his route with the utmost respect and care for their well-being. He was a longtime advocate for the North Texas Food Bank, having twice co-chaired the Food 4 Kids campaign with Pooh. Feeding the hungry of his community was a moral imperative for him. Brown’s service will take place, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas at Colgate, Dallas. A reception will follow. The family extends their gratitude to the staff of Community Hospice whose exceptional care allowed Brown to remain at home with comfort and dignity, Lalan Wilfong M.D., and the staff of Texas Oncology, Ganesh Raj M.D. PhD., and his staff at UT Southwestern who made this journey with us. Devoted housekeeper, Sonia Esquivel, and her loving family who kept us going in the very darkest times. Their care and concern for us is unending and a blessing in Brown’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the organizations of Brown’s choosing: North Texas Food Bank, 4500 S. Cockrill Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75236-2025, www.NTFB.org , VNA Meals on Wheels, 1600 Viceroy Drive, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75235, www.VNAtexas.org or to Community Hospice of Texas, 1341 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 210E, Dallas, TX 75247. Please leave family condolences at www.AriaCremation.com Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Hugh Piper
    11 Jun 2016
    7:31am

    Brown was my best man at my wedding in Peoria, IL in Dec. 1969. We maintained loose contact from high school through the years. I always considered him a good and true lifetime friend. My condolences to Pooh and the family.

    Bruce Beavers
    12 Jun 2016
    6:44pm

    I am sorry to hear of Brown’s passing. I had the pleasure of flying with him for many years when I was based at DFW. He was a real professional, a joy to fly with and someone I always admired.
    Capt Bruce Beavers

    Jim Garner
    12 Jun 2016
    9:21pm

    I flew off and on with Brown on several different aircraft. I always looked forward to flying with him. He was one of my favorite guys to fly with. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

    Capt. Dick Barrett
    12 Jun 2016
    11:02pm

    Oh my. Brown was one of my very favorite people. I enjoyed serving with him as a Delta pilot and friend. He us a fine person that we will all miss.

    Cheryl and Frank Pitts
    14 Jun 2016
    6:51am

    We will miss you Brown Plummer! We so enjoyed our talks at the Lake sitting on those hard concrete benches! Heaven is better off because you are there…

    Joe Reid, Secretary, DGW
    14 Jun 2016
    8:22pm

    On behalf of the Delta Golden Wings we would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brown. In addition to his outstanding career, Brown was a member of DGW in his retirement. We thank him for his loyalty to retired Delta Pilots.

    Patti Hetzel Parker
    17 Jun 2016
    1:04pm

    Val — My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

    Patti

    Pat Ritchie Nease
    17 Jun 2016
    9:56pm

    I knew Brown in the “good ole days”of flying out of MSY. Brown also flew with my husband,we always enjoyed time spent with him off and on the airplane.A great guy. Pat Ritchie Nease

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