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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Homer L.
Anderson
June 5, 1935 – February 19, 2016
Obituary
Funeral services for Homer L. Anderson, 80, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Onalaska Church of Christ in Onalaska, Texas. Interment will take place in the Senterfitt Cemetery in Lometa, Texas on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home in Onalaska, Texas.
Homer Lynn Anderson passed from this earthly life into heaven on February 19th, 2016, at the age of 80.
Homer was born in Anson, Texas, and knew from the time he was baptized at age 13 that he wanted to become a minister. He received bachelor's degrees in Bible and English from Abilene Christian University. He worked as a bank teller while in college. Homer married Maxine Whitehead of Lometa on September 2nd, 1955. From Abilene, the Andersons moved to Fort Davis where Homer worked as a bank cashier. Homer and Maxine established a congregation of the Church of Christ in Fort Davis. Homer went into full-time preaching in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, and later moved to Enid, Oklahoma, to continue
preaching the gospel. The Andersons then moved to Canberra, Australia, where they established a Church of Christ and served as missionaries from 1967 to 1972. After returning to the states, the Andersons served Churches of Christ in the Texas towns of Stafford, Lake Jackson, Snyder, and Alice with Homer as pulpit minister and Maxine helping lead the ladies' ministries. In January 2008, Homer began preaching at Onalaska Church of Christ and continued preaching there until the time of his passing. His humility, work ethic and yearning to reach both the faithful and the lost in his community were only a few of the many
characteristics that were a tribute to his great generation. Homer looked forward to taking trips with Maxine to visit family. He especially enjoyed playing games at family reunions and traveling to see his grandchildren to help them celebrate graduations and weddings.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Whitehead) Anderson of Onalaska, Texas; sons, Brad Anderson of Lytle, Texas, Greg Anderson of Denton, Texas, and Lane Anderson of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Kim Funkhouser of Russelville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Marcus Perez, Jonathan Funkhouser, Luke Anderson, and Jake Anderson; sister-in-law Docie Anderson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homer's last weekly church bulletin article, titled "Overcoming Worry," ended with the following: "After Jesus told us not to worry about what we shall eat, drink or wear, He said, 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you' (Matthew 6:33). Love, Homer."
Pallbearers: Luke Anderson, Jake Anderson, Marcus Perez and Jonathan Funkhouser.
Honorary Pallbearers: The Elders and Deacons of the Onalaska Church of Christ.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Homer Lynn Anderson passed from this earthly life into heaven on February 19th, 2016, at the age of 80.
Homer was born in Anson, Texas, and knew from the time he was baptized at age 13 that he wanted to become a minister. He received bachelor's degrees in Bible and English from Abilene Christian University. He worked as a bank teller while in college. Homer married Maxine Whitehead of Lometa on September 2nd, 1955. From Abilene, the Andersons moved to Fort Davis where Homer worked as a bank cashier. Homer and Maxine established a congregation of the Church of Christ in Fort Davis. Homer went into full-time preaching in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, and later moved to Enid, Oklahoma, to continue
preaching the gospel. The Andersons then moved to Canberra, Australia, where they established a Church of Christ and served as missionaries from 1967 to 1972. After returning to the states, the Andersons served Churches of Christ in the Texas towns of Stafford, Lake Jackson, Snyder, and Alice with Homer as pulpit minister and Maxine helping lead the ladies' ministries. In January 2008, Homer began preaching at Onalaska Church of Christ and continued preaching there until the time of his passing. His humility, work ethic and yearning to reach both the faithful and the lost in his community were only a few of the many
characteristics that were a tribute to his great generation. Homer looked forward to taking trips with Maxine to visit family. He especially enjoyed playing games at family reunions and traveling to see his grandchildren to help them celebrate graduations and weddings.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine (Whitehead) Anderson of Onalaska, Texas; sons, Brad Anderson of Lytle, Texas, Greg Anderson of Denton, Texas, and Lane Anderson of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Kim Funkhouser of Russelville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Marcus Perez, Jonathan Funkhouser, Luke Anderson, and Jake Anderson; sister-in-law Docie Anderson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homer's last weekly church bulletin article, titled "Overcoming Worry," ended with the following: "After Jesus told us not to worry about what we shall eat, drink or wear, He said, 'But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you' (Matthew 6:33). Love, Homer."
Pallbearers: Luke Anderson, Jake Anderson, Marcus Perez and Jonathan Funkhouser.
Honorary Pallbearers: The Elders and Deacons of the Onalaska Church of Christ.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
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