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Funeral: 11 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Committal: Hoosier Prairie Cemetery
Visitation: 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home
Terry Homer Britton, age 54, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
Homer was born May 12, 1969, in Flora, the son of Homer Larry and Mary Jane (Walker) Britton. He was united in marriage to Amy Jo Allison on April 21, 1989, and together they have shared 34 wedding anniversaries.
He was employed by Illinois Gas Company and was owner/operator of THB, Inc. in Sailor Springs. In his earlier years he worked in the oil fields, and liked to coon and bird hunt, as well as play softball. Homer’s favorite ways to spend his time throughout life would usually involve horses, including riding, going to sales, and sharing stories about these beautiful creatures. He was a longtime member of the Illinois Quarter Horse Association. He especially enjoyed exploring the Shawnee National Forest on horse, and looked forward to group family and friend vacations each year. Time spent with his grandchildren was truly prized, including great memories made with them on horseback along the River to River Trail.
Those who knew Homer can attest to his giving spirit, dedication to helping young people, fierce loyalty to friends and family, and staying strong and steadfast to his convictions. Saying that he was type of man that would “give the shirt off of his back” is an understatement.
He is survived by his wife: Amy Jo Britton of Sailor Springs; a daughter: Amanda (Rusty) Troyer of Calhoun; a son: Reese Britton of New Berlin, Wisconsin; 3 grandchildren: Tuff Troyer and Rowdy Troyer of Calhoun, and Paige Troyer of Parkersburg; a brother: Jerry Britton of Sailor Springs; 2 sisters: Sherry (Thomas Foreman) Johnson-Foreman and Carrie (Carrol) Lee of Clay City; several nieces and nephews; mother-and-father-in-law: Deanna and Larry Allison of Clay City; a sister-in-law: Shelley (Scott) Schnepper of Vincennes, Indiana; and a bonus sister: Chris Childers of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law: Marty Johnson.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A committal ceremony will follow in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to your choice of the Clay County Cancer Support Group or Hoosier Prairie Cemetery, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So very sorry for the family's loss Hugs and prayers condolences from my family to yours!!
So heartbreaking, taken too soon. Life just is so unfair sometimes. Thoughts and prayers for Amy, Amanda, Reese and wall the family. The days, weeks and months ahead will be very painful but May the wonderful memories help get you all through. Blessings that he is no longer suffering and is at peace. So, so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
My condolences to the family...
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏🏻
To have even had the opportunity to know Homer was the best thing ever. He was an extraordinary man who would do anything for anybody. My thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I'm so very, very sorry. Homer will be missed so much.
Amy we are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you, Amanda, and Reese.
So sorry for your loss. Family and friends are in our prayers.
So sorry for the families loss. Thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear this.
So sorry for your loss. May your blessings of loss be greatly praying for you.Dennis and Sue Hampsten
TO Homer's family and friends, im very sorry to hear the news of Homer's passing, i grew up in Clay City and knew all his family, Homer was a good man, fearless of a challenge, always good in sports when he was young, he will be missed by the community..
My heart break for this family hugs and in my prayers
Sherry and Family- sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family and all who loved him.
So sorry for your loss prayers for all
He will missed. My prayers and thoughts to Amy and family. Life is just to short.
We Are So Very Sorry For Your Loss! Please Know You And Your Family Are In Our Prayers!!
Sending prayers for all of you...Love Jennifer
So sorry for your loss.
We are so very sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs for you all
Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time for the family. It truly was my pleasure to have gotten to know Homer.
He was a great guy who blessed many with his kindness and friendship. May, God, help heal the broken hearted……
Amy and family plus Jerry-Sherry-Carrie and family. I am just heart broken to hear about Homer’s passing. A good man gone way too soon. He will be missed by so many people in the community. I have known Homer’s whole family since I was very young. Just like family to me. We will be thinking of you all in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss and my God help you through this terrible time.
We are sorry for your loss.
There are no words I can say that can express exactly how I feel ! This just seems so unreal like a bad dream I can’t wake up from! You were always so outgoing ,adventurous, & popular which made it hard to be your sister at times because I was not! You were larger than life & so generous with your time! You would do anything for anyone! You always said what you mean& mean what you say no sugar coating for you ! You always wanted to be a cowboy from the age of 10 & you were a hell of a one ! The world is never going to be the same without you ! I will always picture you riding off into the sunset! Fly high my brother! RIP Homer give Mom& Dad a big hug from me! Save me a place at the table until I see you again! I love you Homer
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
To Amy and family: I was truly sorry to hear of Homer’s passing. Although I did not know him, from what I’ve read, he was a good man and one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
I am very sad about Homer's death. He was such a good guy. I have many memories of him, and all of them give me a good laugh when I think back. My dad, Lloyd Abbott thought a lot of Homer, too, a fellow coon hunter. My sincere condolences to Amy, their kids and to all of Homer's siblings. Amy, I remember the two of you sitting together on the high school benches while we waited for the morning bell to ring. You had almost your whole lives together, and while that is a rare and wonderful thing, I'm sure it make this new phase even more challenging for you. Sending a big hug to you.
We live across the street. Homer, you saved my mother's life because she fell outside by the clothes line out in the cold mud and busted her knee . I sent my son and you were right there and got her up. I will never forget, nor will she.
I feel I've known Homer his whole life. He was a cute little boy, with orneriness written all over him.😊, that didn't change as he grew up. Under that orneriness was a big hearted, well mannered gentleman. Life is so unfair and my heart aches for this enormous loss of such a good man. There will definitely be no other like him., many hugs to all who loved him..he will truly be missed.RIP Homer.
We've lost a good friend and a good man. Homer would probably be upset if he knew we shed a few tears for him, but he meant a lot to us. Thankfully, we have a lot of good memories and stories to share. Happy trails, old friend.
Amy, my heart hurts for you, will be in my thoughts and prayers. Homer sounded like a wonderful man.
So very sorry thoughts an prayers for his family he was good man who will be missed by all that knew him RIP Homer
I am very sad to hear about Homer. My condolences to the family. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
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