Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Sep 20, 1948 - Oct 1, 2018
So sorry about Homers passing. We have been out of town. He was always very friendly and helpful at the IGA. Always had great produce at the Farmers Market this summer. Are thinking of you in your loss.
Keith and Debi Sinclair
October 07, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Sorry to hear this, I saw Vicky and him at Oilfield a few weeks ago. He was a classmate of mine at Westfield.
Zoe Ennis-Chittick
October 06, 2018 | Classmate
Wow Homer was so full of life and was always ready with a quick joke and a smile or laughter. If you was having a bad day he was able to brighten it. My prayers goes out to you the family as does my sympathy. I will celebrate the tomato man.
David King
October 06, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Remembering Uncle Homer... always smiling, always happy and always giving. He is so loved and missed! Thoughts and prayers are with you all... wish I could be there. With much love ❤
Lori Chehab
October 06, 2018 | Tampa, FL | Family
Sorry for your loss - thoughts & prayers!!
Don & Donna Munson
October 05, 2018 | Martinsville, IL | Friend
I worked at IGA years ago always enjoyed his laughter and pleasant personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Carol Pine
October 05, 2018 | Newburgh, IN | Coworker
Virginia Smith I am so sorry for your loss !!! Prayers and hugs
Kay Sherwood
October 05, 2018 | Casey, IL | Acquaintance
He was a kind and gentle man I am sure he will have many stars in his crown for he helped many. Prayers , Love and blessings to all his family..
Frances Weir
October 04, 2018 | BRANSON, MO | Acquaintance
To bring laughter to a sad day. Homer enjoyed Life! I worked with Homer at The Casey IGA.
Thanks to Homer I have excellent kidneys. He would come and check for me (without making me feel bad I had to call for help to use the restroom!)
Glenda Boyd Letner
Glenda Letner
October 04, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Homer Roy Baker, age 70, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:44 a.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Casey, IL. He was born September 20, 1948 in Charleston, IL, the son of William Kenny Baker and Virginia Dare Reynolds Baker. On May 27, 1967 he married Sybil Dean Smith in Casey, IL. She passed away on April 10, 2010.
Survivors include his children, Stephanie Massey (Shannon) of Casey, IL; Sara Goodwin (Billy) of Casey, IL and Kody Baker (Natalie Hughes) of Ramsey, IL; companion, Vicky Zink of Casey, IL; brothers, Charles Baker (Phyllis) of Clarksville, TN and William K. Baker (Sherry) of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Carolyn Gardner (Larry) of Casey, IL; Wanda White (Albert) of Greenup, IL; Virginia Smith of Casey, IL and Leah Stallings (Wayne) of Casey, IL; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; sister, Judy Shrewsbury and brother in law, Dan Smith.
Homer graduated from Casey High School in 1966. He retired after 36 years of employment with Casey IGA and Quad Graphics in Effingham for 12 years. Homer was a member of Casey White Oak Church of God. Homer was well known around town as a friend to all and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Lakins officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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