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- Homer Shell, 70, of Elizabethton, entered into rest Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mr. Shell was the son of the late Burl and Iva King Shell from Roan Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma "Peach" Shell; brothers, Roy King, Charles Shell and Clyde Shell; sister, Barbara Manring; and son, Kraig Kiser.
Homer was a lifelong resident of Carter County. He was a retired machinist from Alemite Corporation. Before his health deteriorated, he enjoyed farming and tinkering with old cars and trucks.
Homer is survived by five children, Kevin Kiser, Lisa Evans, Kristi Perkins, Daniel Shell and wife Donna Mitchell-Vitoux and Jason Shell and wife Sandy. He leaves to cherish his memory the following grandchildren, Erin Kiser, Emily Kiser, Kolby Evans, Kylee Evans, Alleea Shell, DJ Shell, Eric Vitoux, Elizabeth Vitoux, Kaylen Shell and Jasy Shell. Additionally, he leaves treasured friends, Bud Kent and Roger Weaver, along with caretakers, Beulah "Mutt" Williams and Irene Birkner.
The family will greet guests and share memories from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 9, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at noon with the Rev. Estell Williams and the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gina Johnson, Anette LeVeau and Robin Montgomery. Committal services will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be chosen from sons, grandsons and family friends. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Colbaugh, Randy Colbaugh, Richard Campbell, Ernie Campbell, Dallas Farmer, Randy Marlowe, Jerry Torbett and Elijah "Pooner" Powell Jr.
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Abt 1948 - 2019 (~ 71 years)
