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Montgomery, Alabama

William Hornady Obituary

William C. Hornady, Jr., passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on April 1, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nellie N. Hornady; son, Clifford Hornady (Betsy); daughters, Joy H. Lowe and Nan Hornady (Pam Hudmon); brother, Jack Hornady (Chris); sister, Jean Vanderpool of Fredricksburg, VA; sister-in-law, Rose Hornady. He has 4 grandchildren: Gina Till (Gary), Chuck Tibbets (Allison), Stacie Headley (Jason), and Wesley Hornady (Carla), and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother David C. Hornady. W. C. retired from the ANG as a CMSgt with the 187th TFW. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army, 9th Infantry Division, in Africa and the European Campaign. He landed on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion. W. C. was a member of the Oak Park Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 3:00 P.M. at Leak-Memory Chapel with interment at Alabama Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to the American Institute for Cancer Research or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hornady

22 Entries

Melissa Wilder

April 6, 2013

Aunt Nellie and cousins; So very sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral. Prayed for all of you on that day that peace would cover all of you. Have many wonderful memories.

April 4, 2013

Cliff,My brother and I would spend the week-end at your house and it was the best time - play ball in the back yard and later Uncle WC would cook hamburgers on the grill. They were the best and still are. I enjoyed my time there during the summers. Those summers were good. I knew your dad served time during WWII . I never asked, & didn't know where, as a youth - now I know.I always thought highly of him as a uncle but now proud he was my uncle and a Hero. Uncle WC would get all of us kids at grandmomma's house during the summer. Get each of us in a headlock & scrub our noggins with his knuckles. We would stand in line for this for or he would chase us down. Most of the time just the boys but everyone would get a laugh. I know Aunt Nellie, Joy and Nan remember these times. Memories are what we have of him & they will stay with us forever. Love you all, Nick

Brenda Golab

April 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary Plunkett

April 3, 2013

There are only a few people in your life that you admire and becomes a mentor for you to achieve your goals. May God hold you in his loving arms W C. Hornady

Barb Gill

April 3, 2013

We offer our deepest sympathy to our comrade's family at this time. We are grateful for his service and leadership to our Airmen. Our thoughts are with you.
The Maxwell-Gunter Chiefs' Group.

April 3, 2013

Nellie it was great to talk to W.C. on ths birthday . Pat and I will keep you and your family in our prayers . We will miss W. C. he was a true gentalman.
Jack and Pat Knight

April 3, 2013

W.C. is admired and respected for his character as much as his accomplishments. I feel honored to have known him. Ralph Turner

Bubba Thomas

April 3, 2013

It was a blessing to know him.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you your family

Donna Compton

April 3, 2013

Nan, you are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your dad. He will surely be missed, but the wonderful memories are yours forever. Donna (formerly Whitley)Compton (Medicaid)

April 3, 2013

Clifford, your father was the best of the best. I loved seeing him every day. He certainly helped develop my life and I will love him forever. Boy...I bet he got a big hug and a job well done when he got to heaven.

Frank Sanders

April 3, 2013

Phil Byrd

April 2, 2013

Cliff I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. He lived a full life and was loved by many. I always enjoyed the few contacts I had with W. C. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Goose Tatum

April 2, 2013

Hey Cliff, Sorry to hear about your dad. W.C. was one of the best. A true military gentleman and leader from the greatest generation.

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your Family--- Herby & Ruth Herbison

Debra Price

April 2, 2013

So sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. He was truly a dedicated military hero! Clifford, sorry for the loss of your father and friend!

Reed Lutz

April 2, 2013

I always admired W.C. He was a mentor for all of us. I know he is at peace with his maker. Reed Lutz COANG/Ret

April 2, 2013

W.C. was a special friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Pete Cosentino,
Jacksonville, Florida

Connir Branch

April 2, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your family. Blessings to you all.

Robert Mintz

April 2, 2013

Our sincere condolence to you and may our Creator bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Dawn Strane Rambo

April 2, 2013

Praying for your family. WC was always such a good friend to our Dad (Lt. Col. Eugene H. Strane). They spent many years together at the 187th ANG! I remember him as a gentlemen!!

Praying for comfort and peace to his family! He was a wonderful man!

April 2, 2013

Rest with God, Peace and comfort to your family and friends. Odis Johnson

Milton McGehee MSgt (Ret)

April 2, 2013

Praying for peace and comfort. Thank you for all your support and guidance to your fellow airmen and friends in the 187th.

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