Dr. Homer Leon Lassiter Sr.

Dr. Homer Leon Lassiter Sr. 87, of Dothan AL died Monday August 2, 2021 at Westside Terrace in Dothan, AL.

His graveside funeral service will be held Thursday 11:00AM at Crown Hill Cemetery. Rev. Chuck Knight will be officiating.

Born in Pelham, GA, Dr. Lassiter was the son of Thomas Lassiter and Thelma Ball Lassiter. He completed his undergraduate studies at Mercer University and then graduated from the Medical College of GA. Dr. Lassiter interned at Macon City Hospital before starting his own practice with Jennings and Lassiter Medical Associates in Arlington, GA from 1959 to 1990. He then practiced with his son from 1990 to 1998 for Phoebe Medical Care. Dr. Lassiter finished his career in the Phoebe Primary Care System where he retired in 2005.

Dr. Lassiter was a member of Perry United Methodist Church in Perry, GA and was a former member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Alpha Sunday School Class.

Dr. Lassiter enjoyed playing golf and cards with his friends and was a member of Doublegate Country Club in Albany.

He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Julia Smith Lassiter in April 2007. Dr. Lassiter remarried Patricia Bice Lassiter until her death in 2019. His brother Zelle Lassiter also preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sons Dr. Homer "Chief" Lassiter Jr. and his wife Teresa of Dothan, AL; Dr. Sam Lassiter of Valdosta, GA; J. Page Lassiter and his wife Daphna of Moultrie, GA; David Lassiter and his wife Lisa of Albany; grandchildren Katherine Lassiter, Dr. Anna Lassiter, David Lassiter Jr. and Ward Lassiter; and his sister Mary Snitch.

You may sign our online guestbook and share your own special thoughts with the family of Dr. Lassiter by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.