Dr. Howard Homesley was a distinguished Gynecologic Oncologist with a career dedicated to clinical research and patient care. A graduate of the UNC School of Medicine, he served in leadership roles for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and various medical societies. His work significantly advanced the treatment of women with gynecologic cancer.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Homesley was devoted to his family. He served as president of the Lake Norman Lions Club and was the founding Board Chairman for the Cherryville High School Education Foundation, demonstrating a strong commitment to his local community and philanthropy.
His passion for research was a defining feature of his career; he served as a Principal Investigator for the National Cancer Institutes Gynecologic Oncology Group from 1977 to 2009.