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1922 - 2008

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1922

DIED

2008

R.N. Horn Obituary

R.N. Horn, a former Natural Bridge resident, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 1, 2008, at his Fruitland Park, Fla., home. Mr. Horn was born August 9, 1922, in McDowell County, W.Va., a son of the late William Preston Horn and Della Wagner Horn. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Hester Cantrell Horn. He served in the Navy through World War II and went on to become the founder and owner of Natural Bridge Lumber Company and Natural Bridge Construction Company. In addition, he was involved in many civic activities in Rockbridge County and beyond. Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, Maxine Horn, five daughters, a stepdaughter and stepson, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild, as well as a brother and four sisters. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at High Bridge Presbyterian Church in Natural Bridge with Dr. Louis Skidmore officiating. Burial will follow in High Bridge Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to the COPD Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 4, 2008.

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D. Odell Humphries

November 5, 2008

I offer my condolence to the family of Ray Horne. It was my priviledge to conduct business with Mr Horne for several years while he operated his lumber business at Natural Bridge, Va. He was a very honorable man.

Larry Cannon

November 4, 2008

Larry and Joan Cannon
Larry enjoyed his visits and dinners with Ray and Maxine in Crystal River and at their home. He and Ray had stimulating conversations about the lake on Rays boat rides and on current events. Ray and Larry would always jockey for the bill when they ate out in Crystal River. The last time Larry finally got to pay by giving the server his credit card half way through the meal. I have fond memories of my stay with them, his generosity and our conversations.

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