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Horst Jahn

1940 - 2018

Horst Jahn obituary, 1940-2018, Newport News, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home - Newport News

210 Harpersville Road

Newport News, Virginia

Horst Jahn Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Horst Jahn went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born in Erlangen Baveria Germany, August 14, 1940. He and his brothers came to the United States on the USS Washington by order of President Truman in September 1952, one of his proudest moments was becoming an American Citizen. He retired from Freight Liner Corporation, Cleveland, NC and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Joseph, father, Wilhelm Jahn, brothers, Joe, Carl and Hartmut, sister, Margaret Love, son, Ralph "Benny" Newman and daughter, Rainey Newman Vick. A dedicated husband and father, a man who knew no strangers, leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 51 years, Gilbert Mae Jahn; brother, John Joseph (Janet); children, Steven (Tari), Jonathan, Larry Newman, Vicki Burton (Steve), and Sherry Winn (Randy); daughter-in-law, Michelle Newman; son-in-law, Steve Vick; fifteen grandchildren; one great- grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 22, 2018 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 23, 2018 in Peninsula Memorial Park with Pastor Joe Hunt officiating. Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 22, 2018.

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Helen Benson

January 18, 2021

Vicki and family, Jerry and I are truly saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. We are thankful to know he will have no more suffering and pain. Prayers for comfort and healing. God Bless. Love, Helen and Jerry Benson

Marilyn Gares Bean

February 25, 2018

I knew this kind gentleman throughout my growing up . He always had a big sincere smile for others . He and my late father Bobby Gares were card pals for many years ,and Daddy always spoke highly of Horst . May he rest in peace ... Prayers for the family .

Griffin

February 23, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

David Gibson

February 23, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family. I have many memories of him as a neighbor growing up and appreciate his kindness.

Bridget Thornton

February 23, 2018

Our prayers and love go out to the family at this difficult time. We will miss him! Love you all! Lawrence and Bridget Thornton

Effie Nicosia

February 23, 2018

Dear Sherry & family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. God Bless! Effie & Nick Nicosia

February 23, 2018

He was a great man had the opportunity of knowing him for many years. He always had a great sense of humor about things and I know that is with our lord now and has rejoined his daughter Rainey in heaven and all his family and friends that have gone before him. God Bless you Horst Jahn and we will meet again. Love Stephen & Betty Cutts!

Tammy Trogdon Cottrell

February 22, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved him he was such a good man, so many memories with y'all.

February 22, 2018

May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.

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6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home - Newport News

210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601

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23

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Peninsula Memorial Park

VA 23601

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210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601

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