Homer Lee Garlinghouse, Jr., 68, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was born in Albany to Homer Lee, Sr., and Marian Lavonne (Specht) Garlinghouse.

Homer served in the United States Army. He lived in Oregon his entire life and worked for Linn Gear for 27 years.

Homer enjoyed finding land, building his home, and owning his own tavern.

He is survived by his wife, Valina, of Sweet Home; children Barb and her husband, Eric, Jennifer Lee, and Amy and her hsuband, Mark, all of Oregon; mother Marian of Lebanon; siblings Patty and her husband, Bob, Lois and her husband, Vince, Diana, Debra, and Robert and his wife, Melissa, all of Oregon; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Homer was preceded in death by his dad, Homer, Sr., and two grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be from 1:00–3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, at the Masonic Hall in Lebanon; 725 S. Second Street.

Memorial Contributions can be made in Homer’s name to the organization of your choice.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.