Homer Joseph Proctor Jr.'s Obituary
Homer Joseph Proctor Jr., 84, of Locust passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 9:40 AM.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Community Church in Locust, with Pastor Steve Jirgal officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Church Cemetery, with military rites. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 until 1:45 PM, prior to the service.
Born March 1, 1941, in Forsyth County, NC, he was the son of the late Homer Joseph Proctor Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Soots Proctor. Homer was a U.S. Navy veteran and later retired from a career in telecommunications with Executone.
He attended Community Church of Locust. Homer loved to sing and was known for his quick wit and humor a jokester who could bring a smile to any occasion.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Eudy Proctor of the home; one son, Homer Joseph “Joe” Proctor III (Leslie) of Locust; one daughter, Katherine Proctor Rogers of Locust; and two grandchildren, Whitney Rogers of Locust and Tyler Carter (Marissa) of Oakboro. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kelly Smith, a grandchild, Mark Carter Jr. and a brother, Wilson V. Whitesell.
Memorials may be made to the Community Church – Missions Fund, 818 N. Central Ave., Locust, NC 28097.
Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care of Locust is serving the family of Mr. Proctor.
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