Homer Dwight Coombs

Homer Dwight Coombs, 84 of Sugar Land, Texas formally from Charleston, West Virginia went peacefully to be with the Lord, at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 16, 2011. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church, in Sugar Land, Texas and formerly a member of the Bible Center Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Homer was born March 13, 1927 in Winn, Maine and was the son of John Ariel and Ethel Whitney Coombs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Jean Ellison Coombs. Homer is survived by his two sisters, Vera Knight from New Hampshire and Ruth Cogswell from Arlington, Texas, plus numerous nephews and nieces, along with a host of friends. Surviving children include his loving sons, Dwight Ellison Coombs from Tequesta, Florida, John Ariel and daughter-in-law, Sandra Newman Coombs; along with two loving grandchildren of whom he was so very proud, Aaron and Ariel Coombs from Sugar Land, Texas. Military service included serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Two bronze star medals were conferred while serving in Korea with the Second Infantry Division. Following an honorable discharge from the Army of the United States, Homer graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Homer was a retired employee of Union Carbide Corporation with thirty two years of service and held various positions from production engineer, department head, worldwide production manager, and assistant plant manager. Following retirement, he held numerous other positions which included Director of Physical Facilities at West Virginia State University, President of Environmental Products, Inc., and CEO of Republic Container Company. During the course of his career span, he also served as a Trustee of Kanawha Valley Memorial Hospital; Director of Environmental Controls, Inc., and Chairman of the Bible Center Church School Committee. Per Homers wishes there will not be a visitation service. A private graveside memorial service will be held at the historic Morton Cemetery Chapel in Richmond, Texas on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or Association of Baptists for World Evangelism support account #011015-001. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218 in Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Homer Dwight Coombs

March 13, 1927 - October 16, 2011