Homer John Rader Jr.

Homer John Rader, Jr., passed peacefully on May 19, 2016 at the age of 79. He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 8, 1936 to Homer J. Rader and Jane Bolton Rader and has been a resident of Dallas since childhood. He attended Highland Park High School, Hillcrest High School, and St. Marks School of Texas. He then attended Tulane University and University of Texas at Austin. Thereafter, he was involved in ownership and management of a number of small companies. He founded two banks and was on the Board of Baylor College of Dentistry.

Homer is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Arnett Rader, of fifty-six years; their children, Elizabeth Rader of Dallas, Texas; John and wife Courtney of Dallas, Texas; and Scott and wife Marcia of Austin, Texas; grandson Chris and wife Katherine of Herndon, Virginia; siblings Caroline and William of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter Catherine and sister Miranda of Austin, Texas; great-grandsons Garrison and Caeden of Herndon, Virginia. Homer is lovingly known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Homer had a love for understanding how things work. Those close to him knew they could find him tinkering in his machine shop, building, rebuilding or modifying anything he could get his hands on. He was an accomplished pilot, racecar driver, golfer, and fly-fisherman. Homer enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed time in Colorado with his family, skiing during Christmas holidays and golfing in the summers. Homer was a hardworking gentleman and a man of integrity who was kind and generous to all.

We want to thank all of Homer’s caregivers, especially Patricia Barnes who had been with him for 5 years.

A Memorial Service will take place Monday, May 23, 2016, 2:00 pm at Sparkman/Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations to Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, or a charity of your choice.