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Homer Lively Obituary
Age 87, of Canton, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 in Hennis Care Centre, Bolivar. He was born August 3, 1923 in Duffy, OH to the late Homer Crawford and Vilinda (Cain). Homer was a WWII Navy veteran where he had served aboard the YMS398. He was a Canton area resident since 1949 and retired from The Timken Company in 1991 after 42 years of service.
He was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ, the Naval Mine Warfare Association and a former member of Boy Scouts of America.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, David Lively; one brother, Joe Lively. He is survived by his wife, Mary A. (Stoneking) to whom he was married 60 years; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Brian Heid of Canton; one son, Terry Lively of Marion, Ohio; five grandchildren, Josh, Jason and Jon Heid, Amelia and Lauren Lively.
Funeral services will be Thursday June 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home with Lance Lindenberger and Bill Craddock officiating. Interment with military honors in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and one hour before services on Thursday (12-1 p.m.). Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.
Kreighbaum-Sanders
330-484-2525
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Don & Shirley Selway
June 14, 2011
To the Lively Family...Our thoughts & prayers are with you, we use to live beside you on Sherman Church Rd. for a very long time, our kids played with your kids, we always had great conversations.
Steve Hennis
June 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and friends during this difficult time. Terry has been my closest friend since we were 6-year-olds, so I've known Homer for 40+ years. Homer always had something witty to tell me, or knew some interesting insight about Canton South or Ohio State sports. His service to his Country in those dark months following Pearl Harbor is to be commended and respected. I am proud to have known Homer all these years and he will be dearly missed.
Heather Netrval
June 9, 2011
Brian,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
June 8, 2011
Mary and family,God's peace and love to you all.He was a good man and will be missed.A lot of good memories from our days at the S.C.S.O.
Tom Taylor Family, Pt.St.Lucie,Fl.
June 8, 2011
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God's Blessings!
Tim & Wilma
Bud Borland
June 7, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your families can find the strength in each other to pull through this tough time.
Dawn Blythe
June 7, 2011
Mary and Family, So sorry to read the passing of Homer. He will be missed by many. Dawn, Gary, Blaire, Gwyn and Graham Blythe (former Weir Chiro)
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