SMSgt Carl Eugene Homan USAF Retired, 79, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Mobile, AL, surrounded by loving family.
Not only did Mr. Homan dedicate 26 years of his life serving his country around the world, but he was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of AARP, RSVP, a volunteer firefighter for the Handsboro community, and a member of the Civil Defense team which was activated during and after Hurricane Camille. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he became a Licensed Amateur radio operator in hopes of assisting his community in the time of need.
Mr. Homan was born May 11, 1929, in Aaronsburg, PA. He enlisted in the Air Force, married and settled with his family in Gulfport. He retired while stationed at Keesler Air Force Base and attended MGCJC.
Mr. Homan was preceded in death by his father, Roy Jacob Homan; mother Mary Winkelbecht Homan Long; wife, Louise Morgan Homan, brothers, Robert Homan, Leonard Homan and Donald Homan.
Survivors include his loving wife Barbara Jean Homan of Gulfport; daughter, Susan Ann Kiker (Randy) of Silver City, MS; son, Michael Eugene Homan (Susan) of Memphis, TN; step-children, Michael Thomas Rendell (Shelly) of Clay Center, KS; Kenneth Linn Rendell of Natchez, MS; Elizabeth Renae Rendell Lloyd (Robert) of Ocean Springs, MS; grandchildren, Randall David Morgan Kiker; Ashley Kendall Kiker, Olivia Louise Homan; Michael Jesse Homan; Selina Nadine Diab; Brandon Matthew Lloyd; Nicholas Michael Lloyd; and Sierra Jordan Lynn Rendell; Siblings: Alice Wance, Trenton, NJ; Shirley Ponse, Woodbridge, VA; Nancy Thompson, San Francisco, CA; Bruce Homan, Cecil, WI; Larry Homan, Runny Springs, CA; Dean Homan, Mahopac, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008, from 12:30 to 1:30 and services from 1:30 to 2:30 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Burial at 2:30 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Donal Snyder Center 2520 Pass Rd., Biloxi.
Family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Keesler Medical Center and to Providence Hospital, Mobile, Al, for their excellent care and concern.
Donations may be made to American Heart Association in his name.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com.