Homer Goforth Homer, Jr., 82, of Huntley, died peacefully, February 25, 2022, at his home with his wife by his side.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 10- Noon with military services held at Noon all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142
Homer was born August 22, 1939, in Lawton, Oklahoma the son of Homer and Lucille Homer. On November 10, 1982, he married Carole A. Paruolo. He worked in Chemical Sales. He was proud of his Choctaw Chickasaw American Indian Heritage. He was an avid golfer and played basketball and tennis. He was an active true Oklahoma Spooner fan and attended many of the orange bowls when they participated. He was a good judge of character and could read people as soon as he met them. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Carole, his children Lori (John) D’Aanza, Anthony (Lani Vanta) Gioa, by his three grandchildren, Brianna, Ellie, and Gina, by his two sisters, Fannae Shields, Mary Ahtone and by his brother, Dr. Jerald Ahatone and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by his son, Homer Homer, III and by his brother, Sam.
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Carole, we never did get to know each other that well, but I loved talking with and playing golf with Homer. I am involved with Boy Scouts and Homer and I would talk about various American Indian things such as regalia and customs and habits. Then I would tell the stories to the Boy Scouts. I will miss him very much as I'm sure you will. He was a wonderful guy!
Dear Carole and Family, Homer was such a kind, wonderful, caring friend and neighbor to both Rocco and I. Always a smile on his face! He will truly be missed by all who loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy from the bottom my heart. ❤️❤️❤️
So sorry for your loss- wish we could have gotten to know Homer better.