Joe Homeyer, a resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Friday, January 11, 2013, at 7:47 P.M., surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. Joe was born on February 16, 1929, in Karnes County, TX, to the late W.T. and Annie Conwan Homeyer. He served his country proudly in The US ARMY and the Korean War. On June 19, 1955, Joe married Mary V. Baker in Kenedy, TX. Joe was a professional Truck Driver and of the Baptist Faith.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Bryna Schulze and husband Jack of Austin, Texas; his sons, Tilm Homeyer of Kenedy, Texas, and Ty Homeyer and wife Jennifer of Argyle, Texas; foster daughter, Frances McDonald and husband Bob of Uvalde, Texas; sister, Lora Madsen of Kenedy; brother, Bob Homeyer of Kenedy, TX; grandchildren, Craig Schulze, David Homeyer, Halston Homeyer, Connor Homeyer, Kaelyn Homeyer; great-grandchildren, Jackson Schulze and Courtney Schulze.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Mary V. Baker; parents, W.T. and Annie Conwan Homeyer; and brothers, Jim and Dan Homeyer.

Visitation was held Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 3 PM to 5 PM at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Services were Monday, January 14, 2013, at 10 AM at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Mallory Homeyer Herridge officiating. Interment followed at the Pilgrim Cemetery in Smiley, TX.

Serving as pallbearers were Tilm Homeyer, Ty Homeyer, David Homeyer, Jack Schulze, Craig Schulze, Jackson Schulze, Halston Homeyer and Connor Homeyer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the South Texas Children’s Home.