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Horace McKennie Obituary
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HORACE MCKENNIE Homegoing services for Mr. Horace McKennie of Atlanta, GA and long time employee (over 50 years) of Moe's and Joe's in the Virginia-Highland, will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2004, 12:00 noon at New Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2055 Fairburn Road, NW. Rev. Parnell Mosley, officiating. Viewing Friday, January 23, 2004, 4pm-8pm. Mr. McKennie was the husband of the late Mrs. Beulah Mae McKennie, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Horace Leon McKennie (Lucky), Hollis Moses McKennie (Glenda); three daughters, Delores Joyce, Jeannie, Daphine; two sisters, Cena Harris of Albany, GA, Lillian Adkins; one brother, Hollis McKennie (Susiette) of Albany, GA; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Joyce, Susiette, Sarah, Hazel; three brothers-in-law, Joe (Janice), Arthur (Olivia), Marion (Shirley); and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 11:45 a.m. Harris Ward & Webb Ellison Funeral Home, 1661 Joy Lake Road, Morrow, 404-363-1999.
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William Smith
June 15, 2025
Horace was a fine man and I enjoyed knowing him for many years.
alexandra bach
January 28, 2004
In our twenties, Moe's was out home-away-from-apartment and Horace kept us fed and entertained. One night, just to be sure my friend wouldn't hate herself in the morning, Horace cut her off -- from Moe Joe burgers. His words, when she tried to order a third: "No, ma'am, I don't think you'd be happy about that tomorrow." We have always taken that as tribute to his humanity.
Karen K. Brenneman
January 27, 2004
Horace,
Moe's and Joe's will not be the same without you. You will be sorely missed by all. God Bless.
Rick and Shelly Walden
January 27, 2004
We are just devastated to hear of Horace's death (and too late to attend the service). He was a very special man. We will never forget his kindness, red jacket and smiling face to greet us at Moe's and Joe's.
We miss you Horace, enjoy your new life, you deserve it.
Love,
Rick and Shelly Walden
Harold Craig
January 26, 2004
Mr. McKennie was one of the nicest and most hospitable men that I've ever had contact with. It was always a joy to be around him and members of his family.
My deepest sympathies go out to his entire family on their loss and especially to my dear friends Jeannie and Joyce. I shall keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
bobby stewart
January 24, 2004
Sorry to hear about the passing of Horace.I use to be a beer vendor at the Braves stadium and after the games I would go in and talk with Horace at Moes and Joes about the game.From 1991-1996 Horace and I must have had personal wagers among us say 100 times. Of course they were just small bets but we had a good time betting each other. He told me ALOT of baseball stories about his beloved Brooklin Dodgers, as I know Horace loved the Dodgers and Jackie Robinson.I will never forget Him and IT is fitting that the last time I saw Horace was at a Braves game about 3 years ago.I share in your families lost.Horace is now in baseball heaven.BRAVES VS DODGERS was Horace's favorite game to watch on T.V.
Pamela Parker
January 23, 2004
Mr. H.L. McKennie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pam Parker and Family
Annie Allen
January 22, 2004
Mr. Horace I will see you in HEAVEN. With Love, Annie Allen
Andy Taft
January 22, 2004
No doubt, there is a special place in heaven for Mr. Horace.
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