Albert T. “Butch” Homer, Jr. 44, of Springfield, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2002 at Memorial Medical Center. Albert was born November 23, 1957 the son of Albert T. Homer, Sr. and Sharon Conwill Homer in Springfield. Mr. Homer was a painter and a maintenance worker. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, one brother: John Homer and one nephew: Michael Smith. He is survived by his mother: Sharon; three sisters: Kathy Smith of Springfield, Debbie Smith of Springfield and Christine “Cricket” Homer of Dawson; stepmother: Mary Ann Homer of Dawson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, two great nephews, one great niece and several cousins. Friends may call at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home from 5-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2002. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Very Reverend Patrick Wright V.F. officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church 245 N. Amos Ave. Springfield, IL 62704. The family of Albert T. “Butch” Homer, Jr. is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home 900 S. 6th St.,. Springfield.
