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Eli Homer Obituary
Eli "Checker" Homer Jr., 73, a member of the Oneida Indian Nation Wolf Clan, and resident of the Onondaga Nation, passed away Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a graduate of LaFayette High School, Class of 1958. Checker was an Army veteran and was a retired construction worker.
He is survived by his wife, Isabelle Jacobs Homer; his children, Thomas Homer, Wilbur (Victoria) Homer, Edward (Shawna) Homer, Roseann (Charles "C.B.") Hill, Timothy Homer, Laura (Mike) Sullivan, Kimberly (Murray "ACE") Stout and Theresa Homer; two brothers, Kenneth and David Homer; three sisters, Otat Homer, Irene Thomas, Linda Deer; 14 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters, Brielle and Jayla; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, Inc., 4504 W. Seneca Tpk. Interment: Onondaga Nation Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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for Eli Homer
Brielle Johnson
January 13, 2021
Eli was my grandpa and I love him very much.
Robert Bucktooth Sr
August 1, 2012
My condolances to the family, I went to the rez school with checker.
Cindy Nolan
July 29, 2012
My Heartfelt Condolences to "Checkers Family"............
Gee Gee Robbins
July 29, 2012
Condolances to the family, from Mary, Rosie, GeeGee, Billy, Lil Jan, David, Toody Winder and families.
Roxene & Belson Jones
July 28, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lauren Pierce-Brooks
July 28, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Charlie & Marjean Bartlett
July 28, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May you also take comfort in his return to the Creator.
Jason Bartlett
July 27, 2012
You will Be Greatly missed
Michelle Ross
July 27, 2012
Condolances to the family, from Michelle and Wayne Ross, for Theresa & Jason.
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