Photo courtesy of Thomas Funeral Home - Welch
Welch, Oklahoma
Apr 11, 1925 – Jun 28, 2021 (Age 96)
Senior Horner, 96, of Miami, Okla., passed away June 28th, 2021, while surrounded by his family.
He was born April 11th, 1925, in North Miami, Okla. to Dallas and Tulah (Mills) Horner. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Army. He served his country in World War II and earned the rank of Sergeant. After discharge, he joined the United States Air Force Reserve, serving his country in the Korean War. He earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military service ranged from 1943-1953.
On November 28, 1950, he married the love of his life, the former Marilyn Whitcomb. They were married an amazing 70 years. They made their home in Welch, moving to Miami a couple of years ago. Senior worked for his dad in the Horner and Sons garage beginning at the age of 14. After the passing of his dad, he continued the family business, retiring at 80 years of age.
He was a longtime member of the Welch Christian Church, serving as an Elder for many years. He loved Kansas City Royals baseball, fishing, and quail hunting. He was retired from the Welch Volunteer Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sheila Horner; three siblings, Charles “Shorty” Horner, Junior Horner, and Virginia Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home; two children, Cristi Becker and husband Bill of Miami, and Mitch Horner and wife Angela of Addison, Texas; a sister, Neva Essex of Miami; three half siblings, Al Horner of Katy, Texas, Jimmy Palmer of Commerce, OK, and Mae Mae Collins of Miami, OK; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous good friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30th at the Welch Christian Church. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1st, 2021, also at the church. Minister Jesse Burns will officiate. Burial will follow in the Welch Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Tony Chenoweth, Mike Harden, Billy Hall, Jeff Harden, Butch Garrett, Ernie Callison, and Craig Duvall. Honorary casket bearers will be Joe Cox and Bob Neil.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donate to the Welch Christian Church P.O. Box 296 Welch, OK 74369.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I remember Senior always friendly and smiling. My prayers are with you and your family.
Earlene (Angel) Roskob
July 23, 2021 | Grove, OK
I was saddened to hear of Senior’s passing. My prayers are with Marilyn and the entire family.
Buff Highland
July 01, 2021 | Miami, OK | Friend
Senior was the best guy ever, always had a smile on his face and a hey how are ya. RIP Senior you will be missed.
David and Cheryle Tallman
June 30, 2021 | Nowata | Friend
I was so sorry to hear of Senior’s passing. He always had a smile and never met a stranger. Loved him. Thinking of you all with love and prayers. Cheryl
Cheryl Mills Phillips
June 30, 2021 | Stillwater, OK | Family
He was a fine man always had a smile and loved to talk. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family
Colleen Brown
June 29, 2021 | Dewey, OK
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tommy Miller
June 29, 2021 | Afton, OK | Friend