Homer Lynn Smith

Homer Smith, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 21, 2019. Born in Illinois on September 7, 1927, he was the son of Shirley and Ruth Smith. Homer's wife of 67 years, Maxine, preceded him in death three years ago. He loved spending much time with his family, and leaves behind to cherish his memory daughter, Lynn Bruza and husband, Mike, of Beaumont, TX; son, Mark Smith and wife, Deena, of Wann, OK; and daughter, Mary Ellen Marshall and her husband, Jeff, of Rocky Mount, NC. He is also survived by grandchildren and their spouses: Chad Bruza (Joy), Andrew Bruza (Jessica), Philip Bruza (Katie), Jessica Arnold, Rebekah Hartman (Dayton), Nathan Marshall (April), Jordan Marshall (Brooke), and Josiah Marshall (Lauren); and seventeen great-grandchildren. Homer was a man who lived his faith. He loved the Lord Jesus from an early age, bore witness to Him throughout his life, and followed him faithfully all his days. Homer was an engineer, who spent the majority of his career with Shell Oil. He was known for his brilliant, sharp mind, and kept it to the end. Homer was a wartime veteran of two wars, and fondly remembered his years in both the Army and Coast Guard. Homer was a fix-it-man, who loved to solve problems and tell stories. Homer was a man who loved, who was kind and gracious, who shared generously, who fulfilled his duty and who showed us how to live. Homer lived many years in both Illinois and California. His last nearly nine years were in Rocky Mount, NC, where he made many new friends. He was a covenant member of Redeemer Church. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. His burial will be on February 2, 2019 in Litchfield, IL. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Church building fund. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/30, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/30, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Cemetery Burial will be held at a later date at Elm Lawn Cemetery.