Stoneking, 87, of Rowley, formerly of Lisbon, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his home in Rowley.

Homer was born Aug. 26, 1937, the son of Harold “Tommy” and Hilda (Helmer) Stoneking. Homer was brought home and raised in Lisbon. He was a long-time resident of Lisbon, and one of the best known. Homer worked as a truck driver in Cedar Rapids for many years, making deliveries all over the Cedar Valley. He was better known for his talents in tinkering and fixing things. For many years Homer’s Appliance Repair was who the residents of Lisbon and the surrounding area called to get their appliances fixed. He never met a problem that could be fixed, that he couldn’t fix.

He loved meeting new people and could get along with anyone. Through helping others fix their things he became so well known, and often randomly ran into people that would recognize him while he was traveling throughout the United States.

In 2015, Homer moved to Rowley to live with his long-time friend and significant other, Linda Howell.

In his free-time he enjoyed watching stock car races.

He is survived by his significant other, Linda Howell, Rowley, his sons, Brian (Sandy) Stoneking, Stanwood, Brad Stoneking, Lisbon, and Brett (Sue) Stoneking, Grinnell, three grandchildren, Kyle Stoneking, Amber (Lucas) Reed, and Ryan Stoneking, six great grandchildren, an ex-daughter-in-law, Karin Stoneking, and a close cousin, Davey Stoneking, Springville, IA.

Homer is preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Hilda Stoneking, and a brother, Eddy Stoneking.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Reiff Family Center – Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

To leave an online condolence please go to www.reifffamilycenter.com under obituaries.