Homer L. Dillahunt, 82, of Tipp City Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th at Springmeade Nursing Home. Homer was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 3, 1930, the son of the late Arthur Linden and Eva Theresa (Zinn) Dillahunt. He grew up on Sugar Grove Hill across from the Ohio Masonic Home and graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1948. After serving in the United States Army during the Korean War as part of the Counter Intelligence Corps he married his high school sweetheart, Ruby Jane Copenhefer, in 1950. She preceded him in death in 1977. Also preceding him in death were his parents Arthur and Eva Dillahunt and two infant sons. His insurance career led him to a position as an agent at Pottinger and Company in Dayton, Ohio. He later became Vice President and partial owner of the agency. Homer was a member of the Downtown Dayton's Lions Club and was instrumental in the creation of the Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. He was a member of the Tipp City United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. It is here that he met Norma and married her in 1983. Homer was also a member of the Kettering Banjo Society and a smaller group called The Banjo Connection. Both groups entertained thousands of people at events including Tall Stacks and the Tipp City Mum Festival. Homer is survived by his wife, Norma Dillahunt, children Ross and his wife Pam of Tipp City, Elaine and Karen of Indianapolis, Amy of Minnesota and Melissa Krygier and husband Jim of Columbus; six grandchildren, Austin, Rachel, Mark, Luke, Andy and Dan; a brother Don and wife Barb of Akron and a sister Elna and husband Ernie of California; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, June 7 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME 327 W. Main St., Tipp City. The funeral will be at 10 AM on Saturday, June 8th at the Tipp United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the New Carlisle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio, 1945 Southtown Blvd., Suite E, Dayton Ohio 45439. www.fringsandbayliff.com