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1944
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2024
David Hornback Obituary
June 20, 1944 - May 14, 2024
Brownsburg, Indiana - David (Dave) Lee Hornback left us on May 14th, 2024. David spent years in law enforcement and was proud of his service to the community. However, his snooker and cribbage skills are legendary. He loved golf, seasoned bourbon, fast horses (although he usually bet on the slow ones) poker, and football. Dave served in the army reserves for 6 years, honorably discharged. He continued his career with the Lexington Police Department, Florida Parole, and Keeneland Racetrack where he finally retired to enjoy family and warrior Sudoku.
Dave's conversations were peppered with wit and humor. Nothing pleased him more than a little banter with his buddies. Left to tread Dave's memory are Judith Kaye, his loving, tolerant wife of 55 years, his beautiful, blended family, daughters Shannon Vance, Robin Fleischer (Danny), sister Beth Hatchell, brother Mike Hornback. Dave was predeceased by his youngest daughter Susan. In the Hornback loop are grandchildren, Zachary, Lindsey, Josh, Lauren, and Sarah, Susan's daughter, whom David adopted when she was nine. Known to his family as Pa, he relished the role.
Kentucky was always home. Today, raise your glass (whether bourbon or milk) to a fine man who will be greatly missed.
No current arrangements planned.
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Janice Lynne Abney
May 29, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dean Brandenburg
May 23, 2024
I worked with David keeneland, I'll always remember him in a good way. Always respectful everyday, no matter how hard the day.
Sandra Devers
May 20, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Albert and Sharon Zaretskie
May 19, 2024
David was our brother in law, and we enjoyed his
wit and humor for many years. I wish we could remember all his stories. Rest in peace, David,
you treated us well.
Danny Beile
May 19, 2024
David was a great pool.player and competitor and a gentleman to play with. He was respected by all ! Truly one of the good guys!
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