Homer Lee Angel

Homer Lee Angel, 92, of Franklin passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Asheville.

Homer was born May 13, 1929 in Macon County, NC to the late Paul Angel and Alma Sanders Angel. He served in the Air Force, stationed several years in Japan. Homer worked as a mechanic on the planes. After the Air Force, Homer worked for Belden Corporation for 29 years where he retired. He was a charter member at East Franklin Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Annie Ray Scott Angel; two sisters, Jewel Walker of Marion, NC and Phyliss Leopard of Waterford, Michigan; a very special best friend, Madison McClure; several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Ray Wilhelm.

In addition to his parents, Homer is deceased by his siblings, Helen Angel, Polly Wilhelm, Kate Dalton, Joe Angel and Jack Angel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the East Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Jenkins and Rev. Gary McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at the East Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm-2:00pm prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Scott, Dennis Scott, Gary Scott, Kegan Prevette, Mike Stamey and Madison McClure.

Bryant- Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Angel family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com