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Homer Dean Williams
Seattle, WA
April 9, 1952 to Jan. 26, 2018
Homer Dean Williams passed away unexpectedly at home in Seattle on January 26th, after a life well-lived. Born April 9, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina, Homer proudly served over 20 years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, and then continued to serve, in the private and public sectors, retiring last year after seven years with the IRS.
Homer loved to "talk story." It was always easy to tell when he was happy, which was most of the time, because he would be singing. Homer had a wide range of interests and will be missed by friends and colleagues, submariners, fellow writers, artists, and gamers. He was an avid environmentalist, could talk politics for hours, and supported several organizations fighting for civil rights, environmental justice and the support of veterans.
Instead of flowers, friends are encouraged to donate to the American Civil Liberties Union, the Natural Resources Defense Council or your favorite cause.
Homer and his wife, Roxanne Dempsey, would have celebrated 44 years of marriage this year.
He is survived by his parents, Fate and Doris Williams; sister, Shirley Diann Williams: niece, Kaycee Bailey and nephew, Matt Bailey.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 754 Aiken Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Receiving 10 a.m., memorial service at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. A celebration of Homer's life will be held in Seattle on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Butterworth Funeral Home, 520 West Raye Street, Seattle, WA 98119, at 12:00 p.m., with a luncheon to follow. Please bring a story to share.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A Wright Chapel & Queen Anne Columbarium.
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May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
February 1, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14
Earnie Ray
January 24, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family of Homer Dean Williams during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious to him. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15
J B
January 24, 2019
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