Omer A. Tomlinson, 71, of Clayton passed away February 10, 2012. He was born September 22, 1940 in Cartersburg to the late Paul and Ellen Tomlinson. Omer was a mechanic for Yellow Freight Trucking Company retiring in 2002 after 25 years. He was a member of Belleville Masonic Lodge and Plainfield Eagles Lodge. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 am in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Wednesday, February 15, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Burial in Clayton Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael A. Tomlinson and sister, Rosalie Wilborn. Survivors include his wife, Joyce A. Tomlinson; son, Allen T. Tomlinson; brother, Jim Tomlinson; sisters, Effie Walls, Phyllis Haack, Pauline Fisher and Betty Jo Kelly; grandchildren, Alex, Tevin and Baylee Tomlinson.