George Paris Homschek

George Paris Homschek, age 72 of Oxford, NC, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2018. He was born in Hi Hat, KY on June 12, 1945 to the late Eugene Homschek and Greta Brown Homschek. He was preceded in death by his brother, Freddie; parents; and grandson Tyler. George is survived by his wife of 20 years, Inja Lee Homschek; daughter, Angie Whitt (Karl); son, John Homschek (Spring); and grandchildren, Drew, Jake and Avery. He is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family, and friends. George graduated from East Tennessee State University on 1973 and worked for Burlington Industries and Lenox China. He loved to spend time outside being under the warm sun, He enjoyed going to the beach, spending time playing cards with friends, telling jokes, and having fun times. A memorial service will be held at the Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home Chapel, 503 College St., Oxford, on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 4:00 pm with visitation held the hour prior. A private cremation ceremony was previously held. Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by logging on at www.stjude.org and selecting the "Donate Now link.