Homer Harrison 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 & Hattie Shumer; Sister, Mary Ann Marshall; Brother, Doc Wardell. Survivors include: Wife of 55 years, Betty Farr Shumer; Daughters & Sons-in-law, Sheila & Doug Overly, Kathy & Steve Biggar, Terri & Jeff Caylor, and Beth & Stevie Anderson; Grandchildren, Brandi Smith & Rob, Chad Sunderland & Mallory, Brett Biggar, Cody Sunderland & Anna, Paige Caylor, and Hunter Anderson; Great-Grandchildren, Titus Smith, Tinsley Smith, and Lincoln Sunderland; Brothers & Sisters-in-law, Calvin Wardell, Edwin Shumer & Lorraine, and Don Shumer & Gail; Sister, Aleta Bell; Special Niece, Mary Pryor & husband Gary & several other nieces and nephews; Lifelong friends, Barbara & 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 PM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Brooky Gray, Rev. Ed Greene, and Bro. Jed Emert officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 PM, 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 5:00 until 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Homer Harrison Shumer please visit our Sympathy Store.