Mr. Artie C. Plair

***A FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. ARTIE C. PLAIR IS BEING HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 AT THE: WEST MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME IN STARKVILLE, MS. ***PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW. ***NOTE: If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _________________________________________ In Loving Memory of Artie C. Plair Sunrise: January 12, 1935 – Sunset: May 21, 2025 With love in our hearts and peace in our spirits, we announce the homegoing of Artie C. Plair, who was called to his eternal rest on May 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Artie was born on January 12, 1935, in Starkville, Mississippi, to the late Ezell and Sarah Plair. He was one of nine siblings, including brothers Ezell Plair Jr. and Freddie Plair (both deceased), and sisters Celie May Carpenter, Eddie May Gibson, and Ernestine Deloney (deceased). His surviving siblings include Jimmie Plair, Josephine Sudduth, and Elma Jean Jackson. He was Class of 1956 at Oktibbeha County Training School (O.C.T.S.), where he laid the foundation for a life defined by hard work, integrity, and devotion to family and faith. In 1959, Artie met and married the love of his life, Augusta Hornesburger. Their love story blossomed into 67 beautiful years of marriage, marked by strength, partnership, and unwavering commitment. From this union, they were blessed with their beloved daughter, Uurissa Crowley. Artie was a man of many talents and passions. He worked as a corrugated box machine operator at Green Bay Packaging for an extraordinary 57 years, earning the respect of all who knew him for his dedication and work ethic. Outside of work, Artie had a well-known talent for billiards, where he was respected as a top champ. He also had a lifelong love for classic and sport cars—wherever he went, people knew him for his cool style and smooth presence. In his downtime, Artie enjoyed watching classic cowboy Westerns, a genre he never grew tired of, and proudly rooted for his favorite NBA team, the Detroit Pistons. He also loved to travel, especially when it meant heading back to his beloved hometown of Starkville, where his roots ran deep and his memories lived on. Later in life, Artie became a devoted member of the House of Prayer Church of God in Christ in Kalamazoo, where he served faithfully as a deacon, offering his quiet strength, humility, and steadfast belief in God. Artie leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Augusta Hornesburger-Plair; his daughters, Uurissa Crowley (Durell); Yvette Wilson; three grandchildren—Akala, Sariah, and Kiefer; and his great-grandson, Levi, who brought him great joy, and his siblings, Jimmie Plair, Josephine Sudduth, and Elma Jean Jackson, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Artie’s life was a quiet testimony of love, loyalty, and grace. He lived with dignity, spoke with kindness, and carried himself with calm strength. We will miss his wisdom, his warmth, and the way he made us all feel at home.

Mr. Artie C. Plair

January 11, 1935 - May 21, 2025