Homer McCain

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* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Homer McCain

Homer B. McCain, 90, Fort Recovery, died Sept. 27, 2011, at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, Ind.

He was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Fort Recovery to Seth and Hannah Somers McCain. On Oct. 11, 1947, he married Wanda Spicer, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter Betty (Rick) Daw, Nashville, Tenn; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.

Deceased are children, Kathy Perry and David McCain, and a grandson.

He was employed by Mote Construction, Union City, Ind. He served with the U.S. Army and participated in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fort Recovery.

Private services will be held.

Arrangements are being handled by Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Condolences may be left at brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

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