Homer Kamer, 79, of Garrison, passed away Thursday morning, November 1, 2018, at his home.
He was born November 8, 1938, in Lewis County, a son of the late Lewis and Cora Opal Bentley Kamer.
Homer was a member of Bivens Chapel Church and worked until his retirement for Ashland Oil. He loved going to church, traveling, tractors, farming, Tennessee walking horses, going to horse shows and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary Pollitt Kamer, the love of his life; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Tammy Kamer of Garrison; three grandchildren, Toni and Joseph Toller, Kalee Kamer and Cody and Lauren Kamer; three great-grandchildren, Dru Prater, Aaron Prater and Keenan Kamer; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Linda and Leymone McGlone, Hazel and Chester Smyke, Peggy and Jamie Madden, and Lois Kamer, all of Garrison. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Lane “Tony” Kamer.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Bivens Chapel Church at Garrison with Bro. Roger Clark and Bro. Ronnie Conley officiating. Burial will follow in Soldier Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018, and after 9:00 a.m. Sunday at Bivens Chapel Church.
Pallbearers will be Steven Smyke, Joe Toller, Kenny Ruckel, Gary Ervin, Dru Prater, David Pollitt, Chris McGlone, and Jamie Smyke.
Globe Family Funeral Chapel at Garrison is caring for all arrangements.
