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Johnny Hora Obituary
Eure - Johnny Michael Hora, 65, of 840 NC 137, died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA.
Mr. Hora was born in Bertie County and was the son of the late Anthony Michael Hora, and Lonnie Ray and Clora Dunlow Newbern. A retired controller from International Paper in Franklin, VA after nearly 40 years of employment, he was an accountant, and currently worked at Ashton Lewis Lumber Company in Gatesville. A small business owner, he founded and operated for many years Gates County Satellite and installed and serviced systems throughout the area. A member of Eure Christian Church, he served on the board of Deacons, was the church treasurer, and was active in the Men's Layman Fellowship. Also a member of and treasurer of White Oak Hunting Club and Raye's Beach Fishing Club, he was a member of Gideon's International, and served on the Gates County Board of Commissioners and the board of the Gates County Dept. of Social Services. He had served in the United States Navy and the Naval Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Newbern Riddick.
Surviving are his wife of over 43 years, Betty Jean Mise Hora; a daughter, Kristie Hora Howell and husband Jeremy of Como; a son, Marcus Ray Hora of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Janet Newbern Lynch and husband Alton of Ahoskie; and two granddaughters he absolutely adored, Ansley and Avery Howell.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the family plot in Eure Christian Church Cemetery, and will be officiated by the Rev. Michael Brinkley and the Rev. Wayne Gardner. Friends may join the family Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eure Volunteer Fire Dept., Eure, NC 27935, or to the Gates County Rescue Squad, Gatesville, NC 27938.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
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for Johnny Hora
Cindy Edwards
October 7, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with John at Union Camp back in the 80's and 90's. John was a nice fellow, and I know you all will miss him dearly. May the wonderful memories of the time you spent together and God's love and mercy see you through this tough time.
Herbert Drake
October 1, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend of mine during our career at Union Camp. John, Charles and I went to lunch almost daily for over 25 years. He was a man that dearly loved his family.
Brenda Robinson
October 1, 2013
Betty Jean and family, We have just been notified of your tragic loss. Our hearts sure hurt for you and we are praying for strength for you, your children and grandchildren. Tony, Mike, Brenda and Vicki
Billie Jo Eure
October 1, 2013
May God wrap His arms around you and your family and give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Cathy Horton
October 1, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jeff & Laurie Ballance
September 30, 2013
Dear family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We met Johnny in the Gideons Internationaland found a great friend one who shared his faith and lived an example for others to follow. Johnny will be missed.
Cathy Whitley
September 30, 2013
Kristie.
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl White
September 30, 2013
I am SO sorry to hear about John. The love for his family was evident to everyone. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dee Pierce
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean, you and your family are in my prayers. Dee Pierce
Bill LaRuffa
September 30, 2013
Marcus, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know you and him were very close. My family has been praying for you and your family.
Jimmy & Lessie Pernell
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean, Mark, and Kristy
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Johnny was a good friend to us. He will be missed greatly in a lot of goings on in the county. We are thinking of you.
Danny and Linda Eure
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean, we are so very sorry for your loss. Johnny was always such a big help to us in so many ways. He will be so greatly missed. We can find solace in all the wonderful memories, and knowing he is now in a much better place. God Bless and cherish the memories.
Randall Cahoon
September 30, 2013
I am so very sorry to learn of John's death. I had the pleasure of working with him while I was Planning Director in Gates County. John was HONEST, caring, demanding, fair-minded, and most importantly COMMITTED to doing the right thing each and every time. He will be SORELY missed. My heart goes out to his family during this time of great sadness. North Carolina, not just Gates County, has lost a GREAT man.
Brenda and Bob Pitts
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debra Loudin
September 30, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Wendy Marks
September 30, 2013
My sincere sympathy to you all in the loss of Johnny. He was a wonderful person, and it was my privilege to have known him. He hired me when I went to work for IP. May God comfort you and give you strength during the days ahead.
Annette Myers
September 30, 2013
Betty, Warren and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. John was a great boss and a wonderful friend to me for so many years. I thought about him a few weeks back on our birthday. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. May God bless you all. Warren and Annette Myers
September 30, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We understand what you are going through and may you find peace and comfort at this time. Erma Lee Eure
J. Arlene Gaither
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. Johnny will be missed not only by your family, but by the citizens of Gates County and the in our great family of Eure's.
September 30, 2013
Betty Jean: Richard and I are so sorry to hear about Johnny.
Lillian (Bays) Taylor
September 30, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to you at this time. May the caring of friends bring you comfort and may all of your happy memories sustain you and bring you peace. We knew Johnny while working at Union Camp. Frank & Bobbie Piland
Glendale Boone
September 30, 2013
My sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that I am praying for your peace and comfort that only God can supply.
Kathy McCabe
September 30, 2013
Kristie and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Connie Sanders
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Anthony Felton
September 29, 2013
Betty, Marc, and Kristi,
you are in my family and I thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need us. Please Lord please look after Johnny's family and friends during these rough times and every day. We love you all.
Gates Partners for Health
September 29, 2013
You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Johnnie & Connie Harrell
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean, Kristie, Mark & Family,
Connie & I are so very saddened to learn of Johnny's accident & passing. Johnny was a Christian and a Friend whom we will dearly miss.
Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers now and in the days ahead.
Robert Eure
September 29, 2013
God has surely taken another Angel to Heaven to be with him.Johnny was a great friend and a good Christain. He will be very missed by many.
Rita Felton
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean,Marc,Kristi,
We are thinking of you all in our prayers
and thoughts we LOVE YOU ALL, JOHNNY IS IN HEAVEN NOW NO PAIN,NO SUFFERING!!!!!!!!HE IS WIH GOD!!!!!! AND GOD IS WITH YOU NOW TOO HELPING YOU THROUGH ALL THIS!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas & Thelma Vann
September 29, 2013
Betty and family,may God give you peace and wrap his loving arms around you and keep you in his care. We all are going to miss this guy.
Mary Davis
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean and family please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the peace that passeth all understanding through this sad time in your lives. (Mary Monds Davis)
Betty Joyner
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know my prayers are with you and your family.
September 29, 2013
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we send our deepest sympathies. Evelyn and Cliff Daughtrey
September 29, 2013
May you feel God's grace and love during this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jean D. Hall (Linda Eure's sister)
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean,
This coming Wednesday at 10:00 will not be the same without Johnny. He was a rock solid partner on our team of Commissioners. We will do our best to make him proud of what we started together. We will miss him deeply. Denise and I have you in our prayers. May God bless you richly with His love and peace.
Jack Owens
County Commissioner
Susan Godwin
September 29, 2013
Betty Jean, my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. (Laura Traylor's sister)
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