John Oscar Plemmons
March 4, 1948 ~ May 10, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
John Oscar Plemmons, 61, of 208 View St., Asheville, died on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the VA Medical Center.
An Asheville native, Mr. Plemmons was the son of Frances Lucille Chandler Plemmons, and of the late Frank Earl Plemmons.
Mr. Plemmons was a disabled U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America, the Hendersonville Antique Car Club, the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville, and the Mustang Club of America.
He is survived by two daughters, Sonya Penland and husband, Chip and Tonya Plemmons; lifelong companion, Wanda Moss Price; sisters, Earlene Cruse, and Gwen Ammons; brothers, Russell, George, Terry, Larry, Frank, and Gerald Plemmons; and three grandchildren, Katlyn, Miranda, and Haeli.
A funeral service for Mr. Plemmons will be at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Black Mountain with Terry Plemmons and John Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
If so desired, memorials in Mr. Plemmons' name may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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We are so sorry. We are so thankful
to have met John. He will always have a special place in our heart.
Pop was someone you could look up to.He’s made me a better person.I am going to miss him very much.
Oh My Sweet, Sweet Daddy – I am going to miss you so much. At this point not sure how we are all going to get through this. Just can’t believe my rock and best friend is gone! I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful Daddy and I will cherish all the memories and good times we shared. I will love you forever and miss you always.
Dear Family,
Even though many years have passed since I last saw John, his passing still hurts. When John was a young boy, he was a good person, and I’m sure it was because he was part of a loving family with his Mother and Father teaching him, along with his brothers and sisters, how to be compassionate and an all-around good person. I am sure his life reflected those qualities and he passed them on to his children and grandchildren.
As a child, I will never forget when Earl and Frances came for a visit, it meant there would be a ballgame and even some play in the chicken house or corn crib at Mary Sue’s.
I know the pain of his passing is great and the tears are many, but remember him with love and warm moments. We have all been blessed by having John as part of our lives. He will never be forgotten.
We will miss seeing John’s smiling face every week here at First Citizens Bank in West Asheville. I don’t think we’ll ever forget about him as long as we still have half dollars and coins here to remind us of him. We will miss you!!! Your ‘Girlfriends’ at the bank!!
Angie, Debby and Sarah
Terry and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May God sent comfort to each and every one. Rev. Don and Dianna Birchfield (Juanita’s inlaws)
Sonya,Chip & girls, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. It is an awful time to go through and I wish there was something I could say or do to make it easier for all of you. But there’s not. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just know there is a special angel watching over you all and all kids in general. He was a special gift on earth and I feel privileged to have meet him. He really was a God send for all kids and this earth is a better place because of him. God bless you and keep you through this awful time. I love you.
Chip, you know I love you just like the brother I always wanted. I know this hurts, you loved him and we know that. You have great stories between the two of you and one day when the pain passes, that will be what heals your heart.
Girls, I know loosing a grandparent is horrible and I’m so sorry. Know that he loved you more than you will ever know. You had a great grandfather and now a wonderful angel by your side.
Sonya, I know words dont help right now. But just know Kim and I have been there, so ANY time you just wanna talk…..you know where I’m at. I know I felt like I had lost my hero, and the man I judged all others by. I would never wish that pain on any one. I”m so sorry that you have to feel such pain. I LOVE YOU.
Larry,
So, sorry to hear of Johnny, remember when I always ask you if you was his brother, cause you guys looked so, much alike. When I was a Waitress @ Bar-B-Que Inn, He was a customer w/ Glen Murdock. Then I also know Wanda, she was also a Customer. Larry now, we both work together @ Miles’. I am so, sorry if anything I can do, please let me know. I am thinking of you, may GOD bless You and keep You in His Arms and thoughts. My memories of Johnny is my treasure. Take Care, see You soon. Tell WANDA I am sorry also,
She is gonna be lonely, they were close.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Johnny. We knew him when we were all children on Maple Ridge.
Im going to miss my Poppy very much. I know that I will see him again someday and he is no longer suffering and he has no pain. Though the rough times of grief are hard and painful, I will get over it. Ill always love him and Poppy has his own special place in my heart. I love you, Rest In Peace.
sonya your dad changed my life for the better. we have been through thick and thin together. and we had lots of fun together and lots of memories and things we did with each of our families. i will miss him very much and so will my family. you know how much i loved your dad and always will. i just wish we had more time together.we had more things to do. love you all .talk to you later
Frances, sorry for the lost of John. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Dear Family
May God be with you durning this sorrowful time. I wanted to be there. My heart and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Skip
Earlene’s oldest son
For My Dearest Father~
You will Always be in my heart forever. Even though I have lived away from you for many years, it doesn’t mean that I loved you any less. I had a great time with you & Wanda in Tn, a few years ago, and I’ll never forget you taking me on your Milk-Route as a young child. Thank you for being such a wonderful role-model in mine & Haeli’s lives. I feel our relationship has grown strong these last years. Thank you for taking the time to be there for the birth of my beautiful daughter. It was so ironic that she was born the same day as you. We will both miss you DEARLY~
My love for you will always be deeper than the Oceans & Higher than the Skies~
Your Loving Daughter Tonya & Haeli (grandaughter).
Life is a highway on which the years go by sometimes the roads are level sometimes the hills are high but as we move on to a future that is unknown we can make each mile an adventure on our own! love ya poppy!
Love,
haeli
I could not believe it when I heard of your dad, Sonya. I wish I had known, I would have been there for you. I know we only see and talk every now and then now days, but we used to be unseperatable, and I know the special bond you and your dad had. I felt like he was my dad too! Remember when we used to live right next door? That was great times, I will say a prayer for you and the girls. I love you guys and I miss you! John sure was special, a great dad, grandad, and friend.
Sorry to hear about your dad. He is in a better place now.
Tonya & family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father,please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tonya, you are a pillar of strength, did you get that from your dear dad?
Tonya & Haeli, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father & Grandpa. I know losing the physical presence of someone who has been a constant throughout your life is an awful loss, but know he is not gone in spirit but will be keeping tabs on you both from Heaven. I love you both!
Tonya & Haeli,
I just wanted to say you are in my thoughts and prayers I know how much your dad meant to you:) Keep his memories close to your heart and he will always be around. When you share the memories it helps keep his spirit alive LOVE and BIG HUGS to you and Haeli in this time of sorrow.
Love Always Cindy & Byron
Tonya, Haeli, and Family-
We are so very sorry to learn of your fathers (grandpas) passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless you.
The Murray’s,
Paula and Hannah
Dearest Tonya & Haeli,
My fondest memories of your dad was when we he came to Florida for the birth of his grand-daughter. He was so happy and he was so funny too.Then the time he and I took Haeli fishing and she caught her first fish. The joy on his face was so obvious. And these words he said to me, ‘How Haeli reminded him of the times when you were small, when it was just you and him,and how he wished time hadn’t gone by so fast’ and tears came to his eyes. Them eyes will always be watching over you and Haeli and praying for you both to always be happy and to reach for your goals. My love and heart goes out to you for your loss. Forever hold on to the memories of your dad and Poppy and he will live on in your hearts always. May the Lord above be with you and always be your guide and those who have gone before us be by your side.
Love Always Your
Best Friend &
Family,
Nattalie Dove Harrison,
and Mila, Gavin, & Duane.
Tonya,
There are so many fond memories that I have of your father. He seemed to never be bothered with us running in and out of the house or singing his ears off to some song we just learned. I will never forget going into your house and hearing ‘Hey Mert.’ He truly had a BIG heart. I am awestruck at the generosity he has shown through the years to our troops and others in need. I know you will always keep a sense of pride knowing that about your father. I also know how his actions speak volumes when it comes to the pride that he had in you and Haeli. I KNOW without a shadow of a doubt how much you both were loved. Sometimes we don’t know why things happen the way they do. I know you have the strength to overcome and show true grace as you make it through. My prayers are with you my friend.
Love always,
Meredith