Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas -- The Laughlin Air Force Base Honor Guard rendered
military honors at the Maverick County Cemetery in Eagle Pass, Texas Oct. 28.
The funeral honored retired Maj. Gen. Homer I. Lewis
who passed away at his home in Eagle Pass on Oct. 21 at the age of 96.
On March 8, 1971, General Lewis was nominated by the
president of the United States to serve as chief of Air Force Reserve. The
nomination was confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1971, and he was ordered to
extended active duty for four years. On March 16, 1972, General Lewis assumed
the additional duty as Air Force Reserve commander; where he would retire on
April 07, 1975.
His military decorations and awards include the
Legion of Merit, Air Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon.
Lewis is survived by his three sons: Peter
Lewis, Stephen Lewis, William Lewis, and his wife Ingrid Lewis.