James “Homer” Levi

August 2, 1921 - May 11, 2022
James “Homer” Levi

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James “Homer” Levi, 100, of Tuxedo, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Homer was born in Henderson County, NC on Tuesday, August 2, 1921, to the late Andrew Hampton Levi and Lara Mullinax Levi.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Freeman Levi and daughter, Marsha Ruth Levi.

Homer worked for Cranston Print Works for 35 years, retiring as a supervisor.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII Veteran.  Homer was also a lifetime member of the VFW.  Homer attended Tuxedo First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 35 years.  When Homer wasn’t serving his church and community, he enjoyed gardening and maintaining his many acres.

Homer is survived by his son, James Steven Levi of Monticello, GA; grandson, Steven Christopher Levi (Mandy) of Bogart, GA; sister, Willa Mae Boone of Tuxedo, NC; and a host of other relatives.

Friends will be received for a visitation at Tuxedo First Baptist Church in Tuxedo, NC on Tuesday, May 17 from 1 to 2 PM with a funeral service to follow at 2PM.  Rev. Mikell Bennett is officiating.  A graveside service will follow at Tuxedo First Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. Condolences may be shared at shulerfuneralhome.com


Service

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
2:00 PM

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Burial

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tuxedo First Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions

Tuxedo, North Carolina 28784

Visitation

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  • October 24, 2022
    Mary Hecker says:
    Mr. Levi was a true friend that our family came to love when he loyally worked for us to maintain the land around our home. He worked hard and faithfully and always added light to our lives with his smile and his love and concern. We missed his 100 yr birthday party because we were out of town. Then due to the strange world of CoVid, we did not get the chance to spend time with him in his last years that we would have liked to have had. I just looked for information about him online hoping he was still alive and found that he had died. I am grateful that his having worked for the previous owner of our home gave us the opportunity to have such a wonderful person participate in the life of our family. He was one of the most loyal friends I have ever had.

  • May 13, 2022
    Debra Wilson says:
    We got to know Mr. Levi when a close friend was in the same facility as Marsha. For approx a year I was priviledged to watch Homer as tended to his daughter Marsha. Day in and day out for years, he drove across the county to pour his heart and soul into her in a variety of ways. I watched as he came in her room. The sound of his voice caused visible joy and excitment in her mind and body. He was her reason to live with joy and expectancy. The sight of her and the squeels she let out when she heard/saw him, gave him unmistakable joy. She gave him reason to live! Neither cared what the other could give them, they just wanted to be together - 2 people who had an authentic intimate connection - true love and devotion. Watching them over time was so inspirational. I stepped in to hang out with Marsha a few times when he had appointments etc. I got very little reaction from Marsha. I understood but it was intriguing. Mr. Levi was a rare for-real godly man who had his priorities 100% in order. So thankful to have known him and to have witnessed his devotion to his daughter.