C. Homer Womack

C. Homer Womack, 97, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the SweetBriar Assisted Living, Dunbar. Born in St. Albans to the late Henry E. and Amanda Buzzard Womack. He was also preceded in death by his son, Barry Womack and two sisters, Rachel Williams and Hazel Reed; brother, Jennings F. Womack. He met the Lord Jesus Christ during his teenage years at Rehoboth Baptist Church in St. Albans. He later became an active member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans where he served as a Deacon and taught an adult Sunday school class, sung in the choir. He loved music and also enjoyed singing with the Barbershop Chorus and playing the banjo at home. Homer was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and brother. Homer attended Fairview Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Albans High School, class of 1939. He attended Morris Harvey College. Before going into the U S Navy during World War II, Homer worked at the Carnegie Steel in South Charleston. After the war ended, Homer was discharged and came back home to St. Albans with his family. He went to work at Frankenbergers Men’s Store in Charleston where he worked as a Personnel Manager for 32 years. When Frankenbergers Store closed, he worked in the same position at the Stone and Thomas Store in Charleston until he retired. After retiring, he loved to work in his garden and in his flowers. He was also a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge # 58, A. F. & A. M. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Frances L. “Bet” Womack; daughter, Barbara L. Kline of Strongsville, Ohio; sisters, Phyllis Webster of St. Albans and Freda Maddox (Harold) of Scott Depot; granddaughter, Cindy Croft and husband Terry; grandson, Jim Kline; great grandchildren, Stephanie Harsch (Mike), Lauren Shooltz (Evan) and Brittany Kline; great great granddaughter, Eden. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans with Pastor Rich McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The family would like to give special thanks to all the nurses and helpers at SweetBriar Assisted Living in Dunbar and Hospice for all your loving care for our loved one. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation to, HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV 25387 You may visit Homer’s tribute page at chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Womack family.