Homer H. Shumer
Homer H. Shumer, age 76, of Maryville, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a lifetime member of Oak Street Baptist Church. Homer was a brick mason and retired from ALCOA. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved camping. He was an avid UT football fan. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Hattie Shumer; sister, Mary Ann Marshall; brother, Doc Wardell. Survivors include wife of 55 years, Betty Farr Shumer; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Doug Overly, Kathy and Steve Biggar, Terri and Jeff Caylor, and Beth and Stevie Anderson; grandchildren, Brandi Smith and Rob, Chad Sunderland and Mallory, Brett Biggar, Cody Sunderland and Anna, Paige Caylor, and Hunter Anderson; great-grandchildren, Titus Smith, Tinsley Smith, and Lincoln Sunderland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin Wardell, Edwin Shumer and Lorraine, and Don Shumer and Gail; sister, Aleta Bell; special niece, Mary Pryor and husband Gary; and several other nieces and nephews; lifelong friends, Barbara and Dewell Tipton. Special thanks to 4N and ICU at Blount Memorial Hospital and Dr. Mark Green for all their care. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Brooky Gray, Rev. Ed Greene, and Bro. Jed Emert officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2012, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Oak Street Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 218 Oakdale Street, Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, http://www.SmithMaryville.com
