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John Horan Obituary

Horan Sr., John Joseph John Joseph Horan Sr. was born in New York City on October 16, 1918 and died June 8, 2012 in Dallas, Texas, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He is the son of Amanda Winfield Horan and John W. Horan of New York. He was educated at Manhattan Prep and Manhattan College. He served his country for 4 years in WWII as a Sergeant in the Army and was in both the European and Pacific theaters. He built South & Western, a successful company which his son now owns and operates. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Lorraine, and his 3 children; Stacie Horan Lilly, Amanda Horan Kennedy, son-in-law Bruce Kennedy, son JJ Horan, Jr. and dog Charlie. Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday June 15, 2012 at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas TX 75254. In lieu of flowers, the Horan family requests contributions be made in the name of John Horan to The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.

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Published by Dallas Morning News from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2012.

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Bob Brown

June 14, 2012

John was a good friend, an early and influential mentor to me early in my career, and later when he started his own business, a valued and honorable customer. Our heartfelt condolences to J.J., Lorraine, and all his daughters. I will miss John.

June 14, 2012

To the entire family. May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.I will really miss the moments we were together.

Jackline Odeph

June 14, 2012

To the entire family. May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.I will really miss the moments we were together.

Carolyn Keenon

June 14, 2012

Lorraine,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Horan's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Thompson

June 14, 2012

Horan family, sorry for your lost. It was a pleasure taking care of John, I will miss him a lot. You guys is in my thoughts and prayers. Missing him!!!!

June 14, 2012

Stacie,
I am so very sorry to learn of your Father's passing.
May you and your family find comfort in your shared memories of better times.

Jim. Karen. Wes. Kay Pinkerton

June 13, 2012

Our family sends our thoughts and prayers to all of you with very fond memories. The Pinkertons. (Neighbors 1975)

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

June 13, 2012

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings and Manhattan Prep community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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