Homer Emerson Whelchel

Homer Emerson Whelchel, 101, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to his heavenly home on October 05, 2024, surrounded by his daughters.
Homer was born on October 24, 1922, to William and Ethel Whelchel in Harviell, MO.  June 5th, 1943, he married the love of his life, Juanita Reeves. The were married 77 years until her death in 2020.
Homer was raised in Hopson Valley, AR. then they moved to Corning, AR. In 1958, they moved to Poplar Bluff, MO. He served in the U. S. Army from Jan. 1945 to June 1946 as a Tec 4  Sergeant.  He was a World War II Veteran with an Honorable Discharge.
Homer was a member of the Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center. He was a retired rice and soybean farmer and he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Homer is survived by three daughters, Sherry Rommel and Althea Whelchel of Poplar Bluff, MO, and LaDonna Cordell of Bowling Green, KY. One brother, Bill (Linda) Whelchel; Bob Moore, son in law; nine grandchildren, Bobby (Kim) Moore, Rodney (Kimberly) Moore, Terry (Rhonda) Moore, Rusty (Sara) Moore, Scott ( Leigh Anne) Rommel, Steve (Melanie) Rommel, Misti (John) Carrigan, Chad (Jamie) Cordell, and Derek Cordell. 25 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren, and 1 great- great -great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Juanita; one daughter, Peggy; one son, Kenny; two son-in-laws, Joe Rommel, and Larry Cordell; one great-great grandson, Brantley Cordell; five sisters and three brothers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 11:00am -1:00pm at the Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Funeral Services will immediately follow beginning at 1:00pm with Bishop Jerry Williams officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens following the services.
Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Homer Emerson Whelchel.
Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com