Dr. Francis Gregg Horne, physician, father, philanthropist, farmer, and friend, age 92 of Ronceverte, WV passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at his residence. Born March 4, 1926 in Columbia, SC he was the son of the late Richard C. Horne, Jr. and Lily Ellison Gregg Horne. Dr. Horne attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC on a full academic scholarship until enlisting into the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. After World War II, he completed his undergrad and medical degrees at Duke University. He then served in the U.S. Army as a Doctor in a M.A.S.H. unit during the Korean War. Dr. Horne practiced as an anesthesiologist at Riverside Hospital at Newport News, VA. Following retirement Dr. Horne and his wife Sally moved to Ronceverte, WV from Hampton, VA in 1982. They quickly fell in love with the community. Dr. Horne enjoyed singing, especially in the church choir. He also enjoyed the “Friends of Ronceverte Library” group, that his wife started. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sara “Sally” Prevatt Horne; and two brothers, Richard and Boyd Horne. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca H. Phillips and husband Tommy of Hampton, VA; three sons, Gregg Horne and wife DeeDee of Hampton, VA, Matthew Horne and wife Dorothy Collin of Rock Hill, SC, and James Andrew Horne and wife Stacy of Fredericksburg, VA; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Terry and Tommy Curry for more than 35 years of loving service and care for Dr. Horne and the family. They would also like to thank the Home Care Team that was with him during his final years, for their love and compassion. A celebration of Dr. Horne’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Union Presbyterian Church in Union, WV with Nancy Bulla officiating. Friends may call Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Dr. Horne lived up to his favorite Bible verse, John 15:13, Greater love hath no man……….. Those wishing to send the Horne Family online condolences or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.grovesfunrealome.com Groves Funeral Home in Union, WV is serving the Horne Family.
Posted in: obituarydata.com
Posted on: 2018-04-10
Link to original obituary: