Obituary for George Clayton Hoomes
Clayton Hoomes age 84, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 after a brief illness.
Survivors include wife Ione Earwood Hoomes, son Joel Hoomes (Wendy), daughter Rachael Jones (Mark), sister Betty Green, grandchildren - Lilly Hoomes, Kayla Jones Stinson (Matt), Jared Jones (Chelsea), and Clay Jones; and great grandchildren - Emma Stinson, Amara Jones, Ava Jones, Keegan Jones, Theo Jones, and Mark Jones. He is preceded in death by wife Rhea Nell Mitchell Hoomes, his parents Walker and Gladys Hoomes, brothers Wendell Hoomes and Jerry Wayne Hoomes.
Clayton was born August 23, 1936 to Walker and Gladys Hoomes on the family farm in the Damascus community of Escambia County, Alabama. Upon graduation from WS Neal High School he promptly enlisted with the United States Air Force and served a 4-year tour of duty. After his tour he attended Alabama Christian College where he met his wife Rhea with whom he was happily married for 57 years. He graduated from Auburn University with bachelor and master degrees. Upon his graduation from Auburn he was employed with the Auburn University Extension Service and worked in Washington and Dallas counties before his employment as County agent Coordinator at Blount County for 14 years. Clayton was very involved with 4-H clubs, the Alabama Cattlemen's Association as well as Civitans.
He has enjoyed raising beef cattle, planting a huge garden each year in which he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends, fishing and spending time with his family - particularly his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His most treasured role was that of an elder at the Cleveland Church of Christ for 40 years. He loved the Lord and was a great Christian example.
In 2017 Clayton married Ione Earwood Hoomes. The two have had a wonderful marriage and have been inseparable. Clayton’s extended family included Keith, Sherry (Earwood), Cory, Grayson, and Mattie Dunn and Kim Earwood. Both their families have embraced their union and appreciate the time that they have had together and the happiness that they have brought to each other.
The family will receive friends at the Blount County/ Cleveland Funeral Home 17885 St Hwy 160 Cleveland, Alabama 35049 Sunday, October 11th, 2020 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 3:00 pm in the Blount County/ Cleveland Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Corner, Alabama.
Survivors include wife Ione Earwood Hoomes, son Joel Hoomes (Wendy), daughter Rachael Jones (Mark), sister Betty Green, grandchildren - Lilly Hoomes, Kayla Jones Stinson (Matt), Jared Jones (Chelsea), and Clay Jones; and great grandchildren - Emma Stinson, Amara Jones, Ava Jones, Keegan Jones, Theo Jones, and Mark Jones. He is preceded in death by wife Rhea Nell Mitchell Hoomes, his parents Walker and Gladys Hoomes, brothers Wendell Hoomes and Jerry Wayne Hoomes.
Clayton was born August 23, 1936 to Walker and Gladys Hoomes on the family farm in the Damascus community of Escambia County, Alabama. Upon graduation from WS Neal High School he promptly enlisted with the United States Air Force and served a 4-year tour of duty. After his tour he attended Alabama Christian College where he met his wife Rhea with whom he was happily married for 57 years. He graduated from Auburn University with bachelor and master degrees. Upon his graduation from Auburn he was employed with the Auburn University Extension Service and worked in Washington and Dallas counties before his employment as County agent Coordinator at Blount County for 14 years. Clayton was very involved with 4-H clubs, the Alabama Cattlemen's Association as well as Civitans.
He has enjoyed raising beef cattle, planting a huge garden each year in which he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends, fishing and spending time with his family - particularly his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His most treasured role was that of an elder at the Cleveland Church of Christ for 40 years. He loved the Lord and was a great Christian example.
In 2017 Clayton married Ione Earwood Hoomes. The two have had a wonderful marriage and have been inseparable. Clayton’s extended family included Keith, Sherry (Earwood), Cory, Grayson, and Mattie Dunn and Kim Earwood. Both their families have embraced their union and appreciate the time that they have had together and the happiness that they have brought to each other.
The family will receive friends at the Blount County/ Cleveland Funeral Home 17885 St Hwy 160 Cleveland, Alabama 35049 Sunday, October 11th, 2020 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at 3:00 pm in the Blount County/ Cleveland Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Corner, Alabama.