Homer Eugene McQuerrey

HOMER EUGENE McQUERREY, 97, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Homer was born in Quinwood, West Virginia, on June 30, 1927. Homer was a proud WWII Army Veteran, serving as Military Police, guarding captured SS elite German prisoners. He retired in 1987 from Pepsi-Cola as the Superintendent of Sales. He was a member of St. Luke Methodist Church, where he served as a lay minister, and later faithfully attended St. Paul Methodist Church. Homer was a well-respected member of the Gideons International and the United Methodist Men's group of Charleston.
Homer was an active member of the VFW and was on the board of AARP. Homer was honored in 1971, when Governor Arch Moore, Jr. recognized him as a "Distinguished West Virginian." His happiest moments were spent with his loving family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, gardening, car shows, and watching his beloved Mountaineers. He could tell a story like no other.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Minnie Mae McQuerrey; his loving wife of 68 years, Frieda; his youngest son, David; and siblings, Olive, Dave, Forest, and James.
He is survived by his children, Connie McQuerrey Bruno, Joe McQuerrey, and Tammy Vagheei (Sam); grandchildren: Sherry, Jeff, Andy (Sarah), Carole, Jennifer (Patrick), Joe, Jonathan, Shauna (Usama), Christopher (Christy), Camron, Cavon (Erin), and Cyrus; great-grandchildren: Iain, Craig (Kayleigh), Scott, James, Oliver, Iris, Danielle (David), Amber (Justin), Caitlin, Talia (Richard), Katie, Camden, Elizabeth, Constance, Daniel, Charlee, Cyra, Benny, and Baby boy Vagheei; great-great grandchildren: Arthur, Camille, Justice, Finnley, Remi, Cadence, and Ellie.
Services to Honor the Life of Homer will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home as follows: Friends and Family may visit Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6 - 8 p.m. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Paul Mateer and Rev. Steve White officiating. Burial will be on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery, South Charleston, with Military Honors and Rev. George Webb officiating.
Homer would always leave you with a smile, a hug or a firm handshake, and so on and so forth.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements. (http://snodgrassfuneral.com)