William Ryan Horne Jr., 58, of Fox Run Road, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at his residence.
A native of Elkton, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Ryan Horne Sr. and Phyllis Simmerman Horne. He was a retired sales representative for DeDietrich Corporation.
Ryan was known for his laid-back nature, independence, and love of the ocean. He especially enjoyed spending time at his beach home which he affectionately referred to as "Paradise" on St. George Island, Florida. Ryan also enjoyed swimming, fishing, and walking his dogs along the ocean surf.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lynn Clark Horne; a son, William Ryan Horne III and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Georgia; one daughter, April Lynne Horne, of Albany, Georgia; two sisters, Carol H. Lally of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Gail H. Knight of Loganville, Georgia; two uncles, the Rev.Cleveland Horne, of Cairo, Georgia, and Barry Simmerman and his wife, Elaine, of Lewes, Delaware; three grandchildren, Kory, Desierae, and Austin Horne; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
A native of Elkton, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Ryan Horne Sr. and Phyllis Simmerman Horne. He was a retired sales representative for DeDietrich Corporation.
Ryan was known for his laid-back nature, independence, and love of the ocean. He especially enjoyed spending time at his beach home which he affectionately referred to as "Paradise" on St. George Island, Florida. Ryan also enjoyed swimming, fishing, and walking his dogs along the ocean surf.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lynn Clark Horne; a son, William Ryan Horne III and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Georgia; one daughter, April Lynne Horne, of Albany, Georgia; two sisters, Carol H. Lally of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Gail H. Knight of Loganville, Georgia; two uncles, the Rev.Cleveland Horne, of Cairo, Georgia, and Barry Simmerman and his wife, Elaine, of Lewes, Delaware; three grandchildren, Kory, Desierae, and Austin Horne; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
William Ryan Horne Jr., 58, of Fox Run Road, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at his residence.
A native of Elkton, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Ryan Horne Sr. and Phyllis Simmerman Horne. He was a retired sales representative for DeDietrich Corporation.
Ryan was known for his laid-back nature, independence, and love of the ocean. He especially enjoyed spending time at his beach home which he affectionately referred to as "Paradise" on St. George Island, Florida. Ryan also enjoyed swimming, fishing, and walking his dogs along the ocean surf.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lynn Clark Horne; a son, William Ryan Horne III and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Georgia; one daughter, April Lynne Horne, of Albany, Georgia; two sisters, Carol H. Lally of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Gail H. Knight of Loganville, Georgia; two uncles, the Rev.Cleveland Horne, of Cairo, Georgia, and Barry Simmerman and his wife, Elaine, of Lewes, Delaware; three grandchildren, Kory, Desierae, and Austin Horne; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
A native of Elkton, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Ryan Horne Sr. and Phyllis Simmerman Horne. He was a retired sales representative for DeDietrich Corporation.
Ryan was known for his laid-back nature, independence, and love of the ocean. He especially enjoyed spending time at his beach home which he affectionately referred to as "Paradise" on St. George Island, Florida. Ryan also enjoyed swimming, fishing, and walking his dogs along the ocean surf.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lynn Clark Horne; a son, William Ryan Horne III and his wife, Stacy, of Albany, Georgia; one daughter, April Lynne Horne, of Albany, Georgia; two sisters, Carol H. Lally of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Gail H. Knight of Loganville, Georgia; two uncles, the Rev.Cleveland Horne, of Cairo, Georgia, and Barry Simmerman and his wife, Elaine, of Lewes, Delaware; three grandchildren, Kory, Desierae, and Austin Horne; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
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