Mr. Homer Lee Ping, 83, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 10, 1937 in Somerset, Kentucky; a son of the late Elmer Wilson “Bud” and Emma (Sears) Ping.
Lee attended Lebanon High School. He was married to Linda Sue Broshar; they divorced. He later married Joyce (Davis) Ping on January 8, 1982 in Lebanon, Indiana; she survives.
Lee was a skilled carpenter who built custom homes through the family business of Ping Brothers Construction. He was a member of Ulen Country Club, an avid golfer and enjoyed watching IU basketball. Lee was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and he enjoyed his family tremendously.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ping of Lebanon; son, Tim Ping of Lebanon; stepchildren, Don Holobeny of Lebanon and Jana (Doug) Richardson of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Rachel Scott, Jason Ping, Melissa Speigel, Cory Ping, Levi Ping; step grandchildren, Kyleé Richardson and Kenadi Richardson; several great grandchildren; brother, Robert E. Ping of Lebanon.
In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by a son, Rick Ping.
Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, Indiana.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home in Lebanon.
Those attending are asked to follow the CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Due to the current pandemic, the services may be viewed by family and friends on the Myers Mortuary Facebook page beginning at 11:00 a.m. on February 2.
Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.
Memorials may be made in Lee’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice.
