Gerald L. 'Jerry' Homer, age 69, of Kerrville, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Born on September 3, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Henry Archie and Susan Elizabeth Young Homer.
Jerry was assistant manager of the former Liberal Market in Middletown. His last employment was with Direct Senior Center in Kerrville, Texas. He was a member of First Assembley of God in Kerrville, Texas. Jerry began a street ministry in Dayton, Ohio and worked as a Missionary in Guadalajara, Mexico for 16 years. He was commander-in-chief of the American Legion in Guadalajara for two years. Jerry coached Little League baseball and Pee Wee football in West Carrolton, Ohio.
He is survived by 2 Sons: Kenneth (Sandra) David Homer of Lexington, Ohio and Timothy J. (Lisa) Homer of Springboro, Ohio; 4 Daughters: Therese Ann (Richard) Van Ostrand of Middleton, Ohio, Tami Jo McKinney of Monroe, Ohio, Mary Jo (Geoffrey) Bunker of San Marcos, Texas, and Jennifer Susan (Jackson) Hudson of Ingram, Texas; 2 Brothers: Donald E. (Betty) Homer of Kettering, Ohio and Richard E. (Della) Wine of Miami, Florida; 1 Sister: Marilyn A. (Leslie) Lamert of Clayton, Ohio; 4 Grandsons: Benjamin Homer, Jason Lindsay, Matthew McKinney and Joseph McKinney; 3 Granddaughters: Katrina Van Ostrand, Hannah Van Ostrand, and Jessica Pergram; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 30, 2004 at Woodland Mausoleum Chapel 118 Woodland Ave. Dayton, Ohio with Pastor Don Shurts officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Woodland Mausoleum Chapel from 11-1 P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2004. Arrangements are being conducted by Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 Second Ave. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Cancer Society 40 S. Perry St. Suite 120 Dayton, Ohio 45402-1429 and/or Dietert Senior Center 617 Jefferson Street Kerrville, Texas 78028.
