Homer Eugene White

Our Dad was born on May 23rd to the late George Washington White and Texas Tennessee Vincent in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Homer married Evelyn Jones on June 25, 1948 in Pascagoula, MS. They loved each other every day for over 63 years . They made their home together in Moss Point, MS, for over 43 years before relocating to San Angelo, TX in 2000.

Dad was a gifted guitar player and singer. He never read music but could play any song he ever heard. He played on several gospel albums and he and mom sang on a weekly radio show in Memphis in 1956. He even played with Elvis. His friend Bill Black who was Elvis’ bass player tried to get dad to go on the road with the band and play guitar. He refused to leave the love of his life and never regretted it. Some of our fondest memories were jam sessions that would last for hours. Daddy and his friends Blackie, Junior and Milton would sing every song they knew, country and gospel and even a little rock- a- billy. He played for several church bands and could always be counted on to make everyone sound great.

Homer was a master mason , there was little he couldn’t do with brick and tile. We were the only family in the neighborhood with an artificial brick and tile fireplace with a built-in aquarium. His bar-b-que pit and patio were the envy of the street. His last masterpiece was an altar that he built with specifications given to him by God. From that altar he has prayed for his country, family and anyone who requested prayer.

In 1985, he retired as a Corning Supervisor after 25 years. After Corning, his good friend and neighbor Coach Berry asked dad to come fix the custodial services at the Moss Point School System. He retired as the District Custodial Supervisor in 1995.

Dad added the computer to his list of hobbies. He met many new friends on the computer! He could find some of the funniest and touching stories. He never tried to be politically correct. He always enjoyed a lively political discussing and has set many people straight about religion and about having a real relationship with Jesus.

His greatest joy was his family. He was so proud of his children and he loved playing with his grandkids and great grandkids. To them, he was PopPop and he was their biggest fan. With family and friends around he loved tell his funny stories. So funny in fact, he would often get so tickled at his own story and that he may not be able to finish them for laughing so hard. You could sit for hours listening to his life experiences. He was quite the poet and even wrote a book about his life called “A Flogging Rooster, Half-Moon Holes and Whitewash Paint”. He spent this last year deep in prayer and studying the Bible. He wrote prayers and memorized them daily. He always said his family and friends were favor from God. He believed that a man would be known by his fruit. The final thing he wrote in his journal was “Fruits of the Spirit; Love, Joy, Peace, Long Suffering, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.” These characteristics are the evidence of a life that loved and lived for Jesus. That was Homer White.

Homer is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 63 years, Evelyn. A daughter, Pat and her husband Wolfgang Gloger (Euless, TX) A son, Timothy and his wife Lynn (San Angelo, TX) Five Grandchildren, Michelle Pool (Eureka Springs, AR), Courtney McPherson, Shelby White, Zack White and Tyler White

Four Great-grandchildren: Taylor Ramsey, Travis Ramsey, Keegan McPherson and Kinsley McPherson

Cousins, Verser and Pat White, their children, Vicki, Patti, Todd, Joel and Brad; Bernice White and Betty Rowe. Brother In Law, Turner Haskel Jones and wife, Paula; Sisters In Law, Lucille Foster, Carolyn Watkins, and Lois Stephenson… a very special fur person that is more than a pet, Fifi White and too many friends to count.

Memorial Services have been arranged by: Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903 | 325-655-3113

A viewing will be held 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at Johnson’s Funeral Home, with Memorial Service on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 2:00 PM. Burial following at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905 | 325-944-5000

Officiate, Rev. J. T. Tucker - Pallbearers: Wolfgang Gloger, Andy Pool, Travis Ramsey, Tyler White, Zack White and Danny McPherson.

Reception and fellowship at Parkside Community Church located at 3024 Freeland Ave, San Angelo, TX 76901, will follow the graveside service.

The family would like to express our special gratitude to Claire Lange, who truly cared for Homer during his battle with Esophageal/Stomach Cancer and to Rev. J.T. Tucker for his constant support, prayers and compassion during this illness.

Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at johnsons-funeralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.