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BORN
1979
DIED
2004
Carl Hornbuckle Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Harvey Avenue Bptist Church, 1257 E. Harvey Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit C.J. from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the family present from 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Survivors: Parents, Carl and Shirley Hornbuckle Sr.; sister, Crystal Bee and her husband, Charles; grandmother, Gloria Ford; nephew, Darrell Caldwell Jr.; nieces, Kirsten Hornbuckle and Haley Bee; special friend, Shalonda Mitchell; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Hornbuckle
cedrc [big ced] jefferson
July 13, 2004
c.j. we'll all miss you very much,you were one of the first people that i seen when i came home and you told me to keep my head up ,now it's time for your family to do the same because you are in a better place ,i will miss you very much your big homie ced from around the corner.
Nicole Davis (Benson)
July 12, 2004
C.J. will forever be remembered in my heart. The memories I have from our childhood will always bring a smile to my face. C.J. was especially dear to our family and we are truly blessed to have known him. My prayers are with you all.
Doug Caddell
July 12, 2004
I had the pleasure to meet CJ a little more than a year ago thanks to our friend KB. Carl was one of those few people you meet in a lifetime that by simply being themselves could bring joy and laughter to those around him. His smile and enthusiasm for life, music and business was enough to keep a smile on my face for many days after seeing him. He was a welcomed guest in our home and I will truly miss the phone calls that would always begin with him asking me if this was his New-Best-Friend. Our hearts and prayers are with his family and friends who's love he shared. The strong family ties along with the love and respect that he had for his parents has given me an example of the man I hope my son becomes. Thoughts of him will always bring a smile to my face. Thank you CJ for the time we had.
Willa Smith
July 12, 2004
Shirley I pray blessings and strength to your family during this time of sorrow. Look to the hills from which cometh your strength,all of your strength comes from the Lord. God Bless you.
Yvette Rogers
July 12, 2004
To the Hornbuckle family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. I couldn't imagine the the pain you are experiencing. I remember C.J. and crystal very well. I clearly remember C.J. coming to church dressed up in his scouts uniform some Sundays, sitting quietly and obediant. May God give you confort in the time of this sorrow. Keep the faith and may God Bless you all.
warren ( bubba ) levingston
July 11, 2004
THE FIRST WORD OR THOUGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH OR MIND WAS O - MY GOD! CJ WAS MORE THAN A PLESANT PERSON WITHA GREAT BIG HEART AND SMILE HE WAS GIFT FROM GOD TO EVERY PERSON HE MET.A SORCE OF LAUGHTER WHEN YOUR DAY HAD GONE WRONG FOR WHATEVER THE REASON.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED AND CRYSTAL YOU NO I LOVE YOU HUNNY AND WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU IF NEED BE.BE BLESSED IS MY FOREVER PRAYER IN JESUS NAME ...AMEN
Marc & Kasee Speed
July 10, 2004
Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement.
Pinto Bo/Highland Hills
July 10, 2004
I have been knowing him ever since he was a little boy and gave him a nickname "lemon squeeze." I will miss seeing him and listening to him hi-side. My prayers are with the family and just keep your head up because he is gone to a better place. May God bless his soul.
Jeanette-Johnson Sanford Caldwell Family Reunion President
July 10, 2004
On behalf of the Caldwell Family...we want to send our condolences to the Hornbuckle Family. I had the pleasure to meet this young man and listen to one of his demo's. I know he will be missed...especially by his sister whom thought so highly of him. Crystal, all we can say is keep your hand in Gods hand. This heartache is not going to be easy. Keep your family close to you and remember God don't make no mistakes. Carl has done something we all will have too do...go home and be with our Lord. If it's anything we can do to comfort you in this time. Just call...
Sonya Benson
July 10, 2004
Growing up with C.J. was a wonderful blessing. He was a very outgoing and talented young man. His warm smile immediately made you feel comfortable and smile too. Over the years, I've often thought of the time we spent growing up together along with my family. He will always be in my memories. He was a tremendous help and blessing to parents, espcially my father. He always spoke very highly of C.J. He was a treasure to know and he will be greatly missed. My prayer is that God will bring you comfort during this time and that you will continue to put all faith in Him. I am praying for your family.
La'Shayla Hunter
July 10, 2004
To Christopher Henderson and The Hornbuckle Family Carl was a great person who God lent you for 25 years he sent his angel to bring him home so just know that in your time of sorrow God doesn't make a kistake and that he is with you in your time of need. Carl will forever live on your hearts and will be deeply missed by alot of people. Deepest sympathy!
Vincent Wilson
July 9, 2004
Chief was a good friend and coworker I only new him 2 years, but while I knew him he was always upbeat and fun to be around. I feel sorry for his family to have lost him at such a young age.
Min. Anthony &Mrs. Andrea Angle
July 9, 2004
To the Hornbuckle Family; you have our deepest sympathy. But always know to be absent from the body; is to be present with the Lord. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it was not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. {John 14:1-2}
adam davis
July 9, 2004
C.J was a cool friend and very talented with his rapping your in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie Whigham
July 8, 2004
Shirley and Carol,
Shirley I am so sorry to here about your son and Carol your nephew. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie Whigham (Hey-you!)
DOROTHY HODGE
July 8, 2004
To: The Hornbuckle family
From:The Hodge family
Our prayers are with you in your
time of bereavement.
God bless the family
Merlin & Margaret Hampton
July 8, 2004
Shirley, Carol and all your family...Our hearts are heavy for you as you experience this time of grief. Only the Lord can give you peace and carry you through this time in your life, bringing back precious memories that you will keep forever. We will be praying for you and know God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. God Bless and comfort each of you. Love, Margaret & Merlin Hampton
Jacqueline Cashmere
July 8, 2004
Dear Carl & Shirley,
I am deeply sorry about the loss of your son, C.J.
But I want you to know that those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a love one's gone.
Wishing you both love...
Joyce Jackson
July 8, 2004
To the Hornbuckle family. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy in this time of sorrow. May you find peace in God's promise of eternal life. WE LOVE YOU "CHIEF". Joyce and Stephen (Steph).
Sanford Crayton
July 8, 2004
We want to express our heart felt sympathy for the Hornbuckle family. And will always be praying for the strength that only God can give you in the time of sorrow.
Bobby Fonteno II.
July 8, 2004
My heart and prayers goes out to the Hornbuckle family, C.J. was a good friend and he will be greatly missed.
Debra Mitchell
July 8, 2004
Just a note to the Hornbuckle family that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And encourage you to look to the sky for comfort and strength, he's there. Debra and Pat.
Jacque-Asher Leonard
July 8, 2004
Carl, Sr. & Shirley:
My prayers are with you & your family. God will give you all the strength you'll ever need!!!
Beverly Anthony
July 8, 2004
CJ had a smile that would make YOU smile. He was always upbeat and happy. I'll forever value the time spent with my nephew. May God welcome you home.
NIKITA HEARN
July 8, 2004
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE HORNBUCKLE FAMILY CJ WAS A GREAT PERSON AND HAD ALOT OF TALENT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
mildred dean LISTER
July 8, 2004
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Child hood friend
July 8, 2004
My condolences goes out to the Hornbuckle family and friends. CJ and I have been friends for a long time and he greatly will be missed by a lot of people. Love you CJ...
la'shayla hunter
July 7, 2004
You have my deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one I pray for your family and to God that he continues to give you strength in your time of need.
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