Clinton J. Hornbuckle
August 27, 1977 ~ October 27, 2017
Clinton J. Hornbuckle, 40, of Taylorville, IL passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. at his home surrounded by his family.
Clint was born August 27, 1977 in Aurora, IL, the son of Greg and Patty (Bell) Hornbuckle. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, plumber, and landscaper, but found his work family at Kroger Grocery Store in Taylorville. Clint was an active member of the Evangelical Free Church in Taylorville. He enjoyed his children and was a loving and devoted father. Clint loved anything outdoors, especially golf, fishing, hunting, and sports of any kind. His love of wrestling at all levels was his first passion. He wrestled from the age of 5 all the way through high school, and then went on to coach both the younger kids and at the junior high level.
Clint was a U.S. Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served his country from 1995-1999. For his service to his country he was presented with a U.S. Marine Corp pin at a ceremony recently.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Judy Bell of Yorkville, IL; and maternal Aunt Betty (Halbesma) Huston of Yorkville.
He is survived by his significant other, Kate Graham of Taylorville; his children, Lucas Joseph, 8 weeks old of Taylorville, Katie, 13 and Erik, 10 of Walnut Creek, CA (mother Susan Kjaer Hornbuckle), step-son Michael Mason, 12 of Taylorville; his parents, Greg and Patty Hornbuckle of Taylorville; his sister Cindy Woods of Taylorville; his brother Chad (wife, Nena Ferrari) Hornbuckle of Edwardsville; nieces and nephews Kyle and Cole Woods and Brynn, Grant and Brock Hornbuckle; his grandparents, Robert and Fern Hornbuckle of Taylorville; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Evangelical Free Church, 319 S Washington St., Taylorville, IL.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m., on Monday Oct 30, 2017 at the Evangelical Free Church, with Pastor Don Beetem as celebrant.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, where military honors will be provided.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to an Education Fund for Clint’s children. Checks must be made payable to Greg Hornbuckle.
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL has been entrusted with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
We will miss seeing and talking to Clint, but thankful he is no longer suffering. Love, strength and peace to all of you. Love, the Odams
Patty an Family, so extremely sorry to learn of Clint’s passing. Your entire family are in my prayers during this difficult time. May your memories bring you much comfort during the coming months.
I have not met any of you. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers.
May the ANGELS wrap their wings around everyone in the Love and support that is needed at this time and thru the days to come…comfort them and give them strength
Greg & Patty
We are sorry for your loss and wish we could make it down for you. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family
Dear Patty, Greg, Kate and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy at this difficult time for all of you at the passing of your beloved Clint.
You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely, Marlane and Skip Miller
So sorry for your loss. Lifting you all up in prayer. May the Lord, Jesus Christ, wrap His loving arms around each of you and hold you close to Him. May He give you comfort, strength and the peace that passes all understanding.
Dear Patty and Family-
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. I always appreciated his kindness at Krogers. Such sadness for a fine man.
Dear Patty and Family-
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. I always appreciated his kindness at Krogers. Such sadness for a fine man.
Dear Patty and Family and all who loved Clint:
I am so sorry that Clint lost his fight with the horror of cancer. I shall always remember his kindness at Krogers.
Dear Family,
I was most saddened to hear of Clint’s passing. My time with him in the wrestling program was a real pleasure…he was a fine kid and was willing to put in the time to improve. And improve he did. I’m sure he was as good a son/brother/father and friend as he was a competitor. It was a privilege to have known him. We are thinking of you, and are here to serve you in any way we can.
Thanks for loaning him to me for a few years.
Dave Todd
May, the good news of Christ’s resurrection and the resurrection of all believers in Christ to life everlasting, give you the strength and courage to face the days ahead.
Sorry to hear of Clint Passing. We have all of you in our prayers