Homer Lee Burns, 87, was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee and passed away Saturday morning at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Velma Burns; sisters, Lois Telford of Yuma, Billie Cross of Lewisburg, Tennessee and nephew Steve Cozart of Yuma.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Burns; a daughter Jennie (Mark) Preo; sons Ted ( Duka ), and Jody ( Noelle). He leaves 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Homer retired from Y.P.G. In August of 1983. During his 30-plus years there, he was awarded many medals and certificates of achievements. He was a member of the Foothills Church of Christ and always ready to share the Gospel and give someone a kind word and a pamphlet to share. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 at the Foothills Church of Christ at 2 p.m.

A special thank you for the Az. Family Hospice, Synergy Home Care and Desert Valley Mortuary.