Charles "Charlie" K. Plummer

          Charles Kieran Plummer, 76, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024.

          Charlie was born December 30, 1947, in St. Joseph, MO, the fourth of six children of Roland Brown Plummer and Lorraine Reardon Plummer. He grew up in Plattsburg, MO, where he graduated from high school, and later received his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville and served in the Army Reserves. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann O’Connor on September 5, 1970, and they were blessed with four children.   

          Following graduation, Charlie began teaching school, and painted homes during the summers.  Eventually painting became his lifetime career, with his wife, a registered nurse, and three of his children eventually joining him.  On the day of his death, Charlie was working on a painting project at his church.  He was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. James parish in Liberty.  

          Along with his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Judy; two sisters, Mary Liles (Gary) and Patricia Downey.  

          Survivors include his children, Michelle Plummer (Jerry Floyd), Brian Plummer, Amy Plummer, and Timothy Plummer (Angela); grandchildren, Halie Redman (Jacob), Lacey Kennedy (Noah Fishel), Cora Kennedy, Sierra Kennedy, Shealynn Plummer, and Timothy Charles Plummer; great grandchildren, Roman, Lucas, Lilly, and Samuel. Charlie also leaves his sisters, Kathleen Clarke (Ray deceased), Margaret Miller (Wayne), and Helen Pipes (Jay); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jo Ewing (Mike), Jim Ewing (Kay deceased), and Dan O’Connor (Georgia deceased); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

          Visitation will be held 9:30-11 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, April 30, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Private burial in Calvary Cemetery in Plattsburg, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church, 309 South Stewart Road, Liberty, MO 64068, or to Calvary Cemetery, c/o Dan O’Connor, 814 NE 288^th Street, Turney, MO. 64493.    

          You may share a message with the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com.  Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.