Thomas Joe Horne

Graveside services for Thomas Joe Horne, of Thomasville, are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Milton C. Gardner and the Rev. Dr. Dan Spencer will officiate. Mr. Horne died Jan. 27 in Thomasville. A native of Thomasville, he was a son of the late Thomas S. Horne and Pauline Parrish Horne who survives. He graduated from Thomasville High School in 1958 and received a business degree from Valdosta State College in 1962. He owned Tom Horne Supply Company and served on the board of directors at Thomas County Federal Savings and Loan. He was a great friend to all who knew him and he loved the outdoors. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Parrish Horne; wife, Nancy McCall Horne; daughters, Rosemary Horne Coleman, Polly Horne Hopkins; his sister and brother-in-law, Janis and Jack Kelly; two dedicated sons-in-law, Justin Coleman, Robert Hopkins; five grandchildren, Morgan Coleman, Sommers Coleman, Peyton Hopkins, Ramsey Hopkins, Lily Hopkins; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loyal dog and companion, Ellie. Memorials may be made to Singletary Oncology Center or the ALS Association of Georgia. — Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home