FRANKLIN - Homer Lee Angel, 92, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, in Asheville.
Homer was born May 13, 1929, in Macon County to the late Paul Angel and Alma Sanders Angel. He served in the Air Force, stationed several years in Japan. Homer worked as a mechanic on the planes and taught young men how to fly. After the Air Force, Homer worked for Belden Corporation for 29 years, where he retired. He was a charter member at East Franklin Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Annie Ray Scott Angel; sisters, Jewel Walker of Marion and Phyliss Leopard of Waterford, Michigan; a very special best friend, Madison McClure; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Ray Willhelm.
In addition to his parents, Homer was preceded by sister, Helen Angel; brothers, Joe Angel and Jack Angel.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at East Franklin Baptist Church. The Rev. Terry Jenkins and Rev. Gary McDaniel officiated. Burial followed at East Franklin Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service at the church.
Pallbearers were Ricky Scott, Dennis Scott, Gary Scott, Zeb Scott, Mike Stamey and Madison McClure.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Angel family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.