James William Plummer Jr.SCOTTSDALE, AZ: James William Plummer Jr. age 72, died at his home on April 22, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane Heck Plummer; son, James William Plummer III; daughter, Jessica Ann Plummer, all of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Patricia (Hollis) Pickett of Tucker, Georgia; and sister Kay (Blair) Vermilion of Powell, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, James William Plummer, and his mother, Jane Feldner Plummer.Bill was born on December 31, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio. He graduated from Zanesville High School in 1962. He then attended The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1970. He returned to Zanesville, where he accepted a position with First Federal Savings Bank of Eastern Ohio. He was later named president and chief executive officer in 1979.Bill was active in the Zanesville community. He served as a trustee and president of the Zanesville Art Center, trustee and treasurer of the Muskingum County Community Foundation, director and president of the Helen Purcell Home, trustee and president of the Zanesville Country Club, director and president of the Muskingum County unit of the American Cancer Society, board member of the United Way, and director and treasurer of Camp Milestone. He was also co-treasurer of the Ohio Bankers League and treasurer of the Ohio League of Financial Institutions.Bill was a great husband and loving father. He enjoyed various activities including playing tennis, and watching The Ohio State University athletics.Memorial contributions may be sent to the Muskingum County Community Foundation, 534 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701, or to the .Condolences for the family may be offered at
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