Kern County Obituaries

Homer Lee Frakes

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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California City, CA resident, Homer Lee Frakes, passed away in Lancaster, 
CA on January 30,2002. He had resided in California City for 35 years. 
Homer was born ori August 18, 1913 in Taft, CA.

He served in the U.S. Army from March 1944 to December 1945 and earned the 
American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine 
Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, World War II 
Victory Medal. He was a former commander of the VFW and was a member of the 
Moose Lodge, Cooties, and HFEA Boat Club. Homer was employed by Hughes 
Aircraft for many years.

Homer was predeceased by his wife of 44 years in 1987, and his son, James 
Frakes, in 2001.

He is survived by two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and many 
loving friends who will miss him dearly.

Services will be held by Pastor Ron Sparks on February 11, with viewing at 10 a.m., 
and services at 11 a.m. at Stickel Mortuary Chapel in Mojave, CA. Burial will take 
place at California City Cemetery with the VFW conducting services.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity or 
organization in memory of Homer L. Frakes.

Homer was a wonderful man and a true friend to many lucky people. He will be greatly 
missed.

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