Edwin-Horne-Obituary

Edwin Nathaniel Horne Jr.

Austin, Texas

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Edwin Nathaniel Horne, Jr. Edwin Nathaniel Horne, Jr. passed away on July 9, 2009, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer-- a battle that he knew could not be won, but one that he fought with grace, dignity, and humor to the end. He died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by...

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To Debbie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences and sympathy to Ed's family. I worked with Debbie at DFPS for a short period and I never had the pleasure to meet her husband. I understand he was a very kind and loving man and I want to express my sympathy to Debbie and Ed's family. God Bless each of you in his memories that you share. TJ Beaver

I worked in Child Support when Ed was the boss. He was, and i'm sure in Heaven he still is, a kind and gracious man. Good-natured and full of good-hearted humor. He was a populist boss, respecting all who worked there in whatever capacity, encouraging an atmosphere of camaraderie and openness. He cared. I thought a lot of him. He was a good man.

When our office was at a work party at the lake, being afraid of the water i wasn't sure i wanted to take a ride in the boat, and...

When I knew Ed only from afar, he was so much larger than life in every way that he was intimidating to me. After I got to know him, though only slightly, it became apparent that he was in fact a warm and caring lover of life and a very decent man. I am saddened to hear of his loss.