Obituary: Thomas Taylor ‘Homer’ Walls, 58, Springfield

Thomas Taylor “Homer” Walls, 58, of Booker Road, Springfield, died at 1:19 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born in Lebanon on March 17, 1961, to the late Ruel and Pauline Taylor Walls. He was a 1980 graduate of Washington County High School, a former employee of Haydon Bridge Company and also worked with his father as a contractor of residential homes.

He was preceded in death was his brother, Ronnie Walls on September 8, 1991.

He is survived by his one sister, Donna Walls of Springfield; one niece, Amy Walls; six nephews, Matthew Druen, Derek Druen, Paul Walls,Todd Byrum, Robby Kries and Shaun Kries; and five great-nieces and nephews.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at the Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Clay Stevens officiating. Burial is on Cemetery Hill in Springfield.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at the funeral home.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Craig Medley, Terry Hill, Ray Hamilton, Steve Kelty, Kenny Kelty and Lee Glasscock.

Casket bearers will be Derek Druen, Dr. John Cecconi, Dr. John Isaacs, Dr. Ben Smith, Bill Robinson, Greg Goatley, Jerry Grider and Larry Smith.

The Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

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