Dr. Homer, Stuntz, M.D., 93, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2016, in College Station, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Lahore, British India, on February 25, 1923, he was the son of Clyde B. Stuntz and Florence (Watters) Stuntz. He was a WWII Veteran with the United States Army- Aircorps. Homer was a member of the Orange Medical Society, along with Texas Medical Society, American Medical Society, and the Southern Medical Society. He attended premed at U.T., Southwestern Medical School of University of Texas, and graduated from Wesleyan University-C.T. He went on to an internship at Baylor University Hospital and a surgery residency at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in McKinney, TX. He moved to Orange, TX in 1954 and opened his own practice on 7th Street. Homer delivered over 3000 babies. Once in a 12 hour period, he delivered 14 babies at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He enjoyed spending his free time outside hunting, fishing, gardening, growing exotic plants, and telling terrible puns. Homer was a man of many talents and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 59 years, Dr. Billie (Williams) Stuntz; brother, Philip Stuntz; and his sisters, Margaret Coon and Hyla Converse.
He is survived by his children, Beverly Ann Stuntz, of Addison, TX, Jean Allison Stuntz, of Canyon, TX, and Philip Williams Stuntz, of College Station, TX; grandchildren, Hyla Stuntz, Dan Burgess, and Chris Burgess; and his sister, Betty Allen, of Cheshire, CT.
Honorary pallbearer is Philip Stuntz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Salvation Army at P.O. Box 1490 Clarksburg, WV 26302-1490.
Those attending the funeral will be invited to tell their memories of Dr. Homer.
Condolences
Kimberly Hargraves
May 21, 2019
Dr. Homer Stuntz became my doctor around 1996. In 1997, I contracted meningitis and encephalitis. When I got to the point I could barely walk, I went in to see him. Upon just watching me, he realized what was wrong. He examined me and had me go straight to hospital for spinal tap. The doctors there told me if it had not been for him, they would have diagnosed me w muscular/skeletal disorder. He came to see me everyday, and became like a father to me. He did all he could, but finally told my family to make my funeral arrangements, that I was dying. He had spent hours everyday researching how to save me, even conferring w other physicians. My grandma had prayer all over the world. One day, a call came in that God had heard the prayer, and I would not die. I immediately woke up from a coma I had briefly slipped into. Dr. Stuntz was with me night and day. He then made sure I was able to draw disability, esp since I was bedridden for the next 3 years. Thru God and Dr. Stuntz, I made a miraculous recovery. I finally found he was at Sabine House, and visited him before he went to College Station. I was very sad to hear of his death. I was honored to attend his funeral and meet his family. Dr. Stuntz was a one-of-a-kind doctor, very special person. I am so thankful to have known this most wonderful man. May he be rewarded in Heaven. My most sincere condolences to all the family. May God bless and keep you all. To me, Dr. Stuntz was the greatest doctor in this world. And I sure miss him. I will never forget this awesome man God put in my life.
Sharon Dixon Dowden
July 8, 2016
Dr. Homer was the best. As a child I saw Dr. Billie. I had severe allergies and she took special care of me. When I grew up I started seeing Dr. Homer. He always treated me as his own. He delivered me, my brother and also all three of my children. He was such a great doctor and a great friend to my Mom and Dad. Heaven gained a great man.
Karen Magnuson Lucia
July 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Such a wonderful man and Doctor, He and Dr.Billie took care of our entire family. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. May he rest in peace. The Magnuson Family
Lillie M. Henderson
July 6, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Stuntz death. I started seeing him in 1958, and remained his patient until his retirement. He was not only my Doctor, but also my friend. When I learned that he was in the Sabine House, I went out hoping to visit him, and learned he had just left for College Station. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you, for a very fine gentleman, and Doctor. Lillie M. (Hudson) Henderson
Leah Fontenot
July 6, 2016
So sad to hear this news this morning. Dr. Homer C. Stuntz was a friend of our family and my first nursing employer. I learned so much working side by side with him for 10 years, things that no nursing class or book could ever teach. He practiced the old school way, where your family doctor treated everything from colds, broken bones, to delivering your baby. I am so great-full to have known him and so fortunate to have worked with him. The last time I saw him was before the holidays, when we sat and talked about "old times", people from the old days, and discussed some old medical books he had given me. The inscriptions inside I will cherish forever. He also talked in length about Dr. Billie and the day she passed. I could see on his face how much he missed her still. RIP with your love my friend, you will be missed.
Claybar Funeral Home
July 6, 2016
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