Min. James Lee Plair

NOTE: A HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FOR MIN. JAMES LEE PLAIR WILL BE HELD MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025, AT FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN KALAMAZOO. ***ATTENTION FAMILY & FRIENDS: THE HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR REV. PLAIR WILL BE LIVESTREAMED ON THE CHURCH'S FACEBOOK PAGE: FAITH TEMPLE KALAMAZOO ***PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIME AND LOCATION BELOW MASKS & HAND SANITIZER ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST _______________________________ ***NOTE: The DVD Tribute will be available soon _______________________________ The Life Story of Min. James L. Plair Honoring a life-well lived we announce the homegoing of a beloved husband, father, brother and Grandfather. Minister James L. Plair passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025, at the age of 88. James was born on December 27th, 1936, in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Sarah and Ezell Plair Sr. He attended Henderson High School where he met his high school sweetheart Carnice Sharp. Their union flourished into 69 and a half years of marriage with commitment, love and dedication to one another. From this union they were blessed with six loving children. James was a man of remarkable talents and was known for his kind heart, his infectious smile and his unwavering dedication to Christ. James most cherished role was that he was a devoted husband and loving father. James had a passion for gospel music, and he was a self-taught guitarist. He started a gospel group named “The Southern Aires” which he was the lead guitarist and lead singer. James also had a passion for cars. He spent hours tinkering in his driveway attending to his cars and would also lend a helping hand to those indeed of car service. James dedicated 27 years of his life working as a vehicle inspector at General Motors. Where he was known for his specific skills, positive personality and contributions to the team. James answered his calling to preach the gospel and after delivering his trial sermon he was ordained and embraced the title of Minister Plair. He became a devoted member of The House of Prayer Church of God In Christ, Kalamazoo, MI, where he served faithfully as a Minister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Ezell Plair Sr. his brothers, Ezell Plair Jr. Artie C. Plair and Freddie Plair. his sisters, Celie May Carpenter, Eddie May Gibson and Ernestine Deloney and his grandson, Orlando M. Plair. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Carnice Plair; his children, Craig A. Plair of Houston, TX; Cerita Plair of Kalamazoo, MI; Jeannene Plair-Partridge (Walter) of Detroit, MI; Randy Plair (Crescentia) of Houston, TX; Jimmie Plair (Tonya) of Grand Rapids, MI; and Chasity Plair of Kalamazoo, MI; 2 sisters, Josephine Sudduth of Kalamazoo, MI and Elma Jean Jackson of Jackson, MS; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; 3 close friends, Gloyd, Corey and James and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Min. James Lee Plair

December 27, 1936 - June 23, 2025