Eugene Floyd "Homer" Vancely, Jr.

Eugene Floyd "Homer" Vancely, Jr., 29, passed from this life Monday, May 23, 2022. Born in Blytheville, he was a lifelong area resident and a 2010 graduate of Manila High School. Homer was known for his kindness and sense of humor and his love of music and art. He had attended First Baptist Church of Manila. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Christine Adams.

Survivors include his father and stepmother, Eugene and Patricia Vancely of Manila; three brothers, Anthony Benham of Manila, Nicholas Vancely of Jonesboro and Matthew Vancely of Manila; his sister, Linda Vancely of Leachville.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rev. Ray Dill officiating. The family will receive visitors from noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.howardfuneralservice.com.