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Homer Donald Will Sr., 85, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1929 in Beaumont, to Bruce Will and Lela (Buford) Will. He lived in the orange area since 1968, prior in Beaumont. Homer served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked many years at Cloeren Incorporated in the machine department as a shop foreman. Homer enjoyed going camping, fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Erma Jean Will; sister, Bernice; brother, Grover.

He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Barker and husband, Harold, Sur Neal and husband, Steve both of Orange; sons, Donnie and wife, Judy of Orange, Homer Will and wife, Pam of Burnet, Joe Will and wife, Susie of Orange; six sisters, Madeline, Doris, Loris, Juanita, Pansy, Rose; three brothers, Bruce, Ted, and Otis. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kim, Bubba, Amanda, Melissa, Misty, Bridget, Heather, Regina, Clint, Donnie, Jr., Chad, Curtis, Felisha, and 29 great grandchildren as well as numerous members of his extended family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, at 2:00 pm, at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.