Homer O. Clark Jr., 98 of Fairfield, passed away at 1:13 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care. He was a US Navy Veteran, retired as a Sergeant from the Illinois State Police with 25 years of service, had been an FCHS bus driver for 17 years, and worked for the Big Mound Township Road Commissioner.
Homer was born September 26, 1927, in Crouch Township of Hamilton County, to Homer and Opal (Siela) Clark. On September 7, 1953, he married Shirley Anstett.
Homer was a member of the St Edward Catholic Church and was a long-time member of the Fairfield Gun Club. He helped anyone who needed help and enjoyed shooting and traveling. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his son Mike (Penny) Clark of Peoria, Arizona, son-in-law Rodney Garrison of Fairfield, 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, and a brother Thomas Clark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, daughters Mary Clark and Peggy Garrison, brother Robert, and 5 sisters- Louise, Laurie, Lavon, Linda, and Pam.
Per Homer’s request he will be cremated and interred with Shirley at the Garrison Cemetery. Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home is handling cremation.
