Claude A. Plumlee, Jr.

May 5, 2021

Claude Armstrong Plumlee, Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born in Charlotte on November 22, 1934, the son of Ruby Francis Plumlee and Claude Armstrong Plumlee. 

Claude was educated in the Charlotte public school system, graduating from Central High School in 1953. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1957. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Gorgon’s Head Lodge, serving as President of both organizations. 

Claude joined A.E. Finley and Associates where he worked in sales and served as the Vice President until he retired in 2000.

Claude was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church for 63 years where he served on the Vestry and on various other committees during his time.  

He was a member of Charlotte Country Club and enjoyed playing golf with the RODS for over fifty years. Claude was also an active member of the Piedmont Club.

Claude is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Durham Plumlee. He is also survived by daughters Clayton Fountain (Vinton) of Wilmington, NC, Sallie Close (Derick) of Charlotte, NC, and Betsy Parkhurst (Dick) of Charlotte, NC, and his beloved grandchildren, Clayton, Mary Grigg, Perry, Baxter, Claude, Craddock, Lindsey, Stewart and Sallie, and his recent great grandson, Jack. 

The memorial service will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 8, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1412 Providence Road. While Claude wishes for attendance by all whom he touched, his funeral is bound to immediate family only due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19. Virtual access to the service will be available at the following web address: www.christchurchcharlotte.org/funeral-live-broadcast/

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, or to Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC, 28206.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral and Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC. 704-641-7606

May we all love one another as Christ loved us.

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  • Penne Nowlin McKer

    I remember this beautiful man courting Barbara Durham on Ashland Place in Lynchburg. I was just a little girl but thought they were Cinderella and her prince. So glad you had many years together. Penne snd Bill McKee

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  • Bill MARVIN

    I worked with Claude at A.E. Finley & associates for 35 years. During that time he was a constant example of how one should treat others, whether they be employees or customers or just people he came in contact with. His positive attitude and compassion for people are just two attributes that he had that this world needs much more of. My deepest condolences to Barbara and her family as they cope with the loss of this fine man. He will be greatly missed.
    Bill Marvin
    Hickory, NC

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  • Brant Hart

    When I was a member of the Interact Club at Garinger (1967-69), Claude was our Rotary advisor. I had the honor of dining with him at an Interact Banquet and a Rotary luncheon. My deepest sympathy goes out to Claude's family.

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