Homer Charles True, 77, was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1941 and passed away, Saturday, July 14, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Cameron Adams. He was the son of Luther and Mae True. He attended Spring City Elementary School and Spring City High School. Homer went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corp for 4 years with service in Cuba and Vietnam. He was employed by the Tennessee Valley Authority as a Public Safety Officer and later served the town of Spring City as an officer on the Spring City Police Department. He also owned a Bait and Tackle Store in Spring City named the “Fishing Shack.”
Homer married Gladys Mae Reed on December 1, 1969. Homer has 6 daughters. Beverly (Greg) Isenhour from Holden Beach, NC, Becky (Eddie) Moss from Richlands, NC, Sonya Hale from Spring City, TN, Lisa (Mickey) Orick from Spring City, TN, Kimberley (Bryan) Bayles, from Spring City, TN, and Beth (Tobey) Ashley from Evensville, TN. Homer has 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Homer loved to hunt, fish, play golf and play Texas Hold ‘em.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Clair Baptist Church.
A memorial service for Homer will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM at St. Clair Baptist Church with Jim Didlake officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.