Homer M. Dunlap, Jr.

Homer M. Dunlap, Jr. 66, of Huntsville and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023, at his home.

Homer was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 4, 1957, to the late Homer M. Dunlap Sr. and Joan (Conley) Dunlap.  He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law John Haynes, mother-in-law Ruth Ann Moore, and sister-in-law Sandra Moore.

Homer is survived by his wife, Mickie L. (Moore) Dunlap, whom he married on November 16, 1984.  He is also survived by children: Sabrena Rae Haynes of Mechanicsburg, Kellen Robert (Amanda) Dunlap of Harrod, and Julia Ann (Jonathan) Case of Huntsville; seven grandchildren: Kaitlynn Ruthann Haynes, Courtney Nicole Haynes, Reagan Jo Dunlap, Carman Lou Dunlap, Weston Morgan Dunlap, Dylan Edward Case, and Grady Morrison Case; siblings: Donna Meyers of Ashland, Kentucky, Patty (Jay) Wallace of Galloway, Dianna (Kenneth) Phillips of North Lewisburg, and Debra (Dean) Gilliam of Marion; and Steven D. (Stephanie) Dunlap of Mechanicsburg; his father-in-law Robert E. “Bud” Moore of Mechanicsburg; sisters-in-law: Pamela (Bob) Rutan of Mechanicsburg, and Billie (Jeff) Goheen of Lakeview; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends, including Brian Baker, Jason Whitcraft, Mike Shoffner, Steve Flora, Steve Arthur, Jim Moore, Nate Appleby, Bryan Meadows, and Scott Bates.

A veteran of the US Army and National Guard, Homer served during Peace Time.  Homer worked for 34 years in manufacturing at Honda, retiring as a manager of New Model Packaging.  He also worked several years at PowerBuilt in Bellefontaine.  Homer loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  In his spare time, he enjoyed watching the Reds, Buckeyes, and Bengals, but above all, Homer loved being with his grandbabies.  Homer was a proud member of Cornerstone Church at Huntsville.

Bryan Meadows, Homer’s pastor and dear friend, will officiate the funeral service on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 12 noon at Cornerstone Church at Huntsville, 6611 Fruit St. Huntsville, Ohio, where the visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, from 10am – 12 noon.  Private family burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. 

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Church at Huntsville – Youth Ministries, 6611 Fruit St. Huntsville, OH  43324.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Dunlap family.

EJT