Gene Horne

Gene Horne obituary, Panama City, FL

Gene Horne

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Gene Horne Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Darrell Eugene "Gene" Horne, 69, of Panama City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1956 in Columbus, GA. Gene was a musician, artist, bus driver and truck driver; but most of all, he was a great and loving husband, Dad and Granddad.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, James Dozier and Lottie Williams Horne; and brother, James Ronald Horne.
Left to treasure his memory is his wife of 29 years, Karen Hall Horne; daughter, Brittany Horne Burch and husband James Elliot Burch and their children Brooklyn Burch, Kate Burch, Elliot Burch and Evie Burch; son, Shawn Long and his children Hailey Long, Keagon Long, Stephen Long, Lexie Long and Madison Corbin; brother, Jerry Horne and wife Twila and their children Bryant Horne and his wife Lori and their daughters Julia and Isla Horne, Leah Horne and Lauren Franks and her husband Patrick Franks and their children Ford Franks, Luke Franks, Ellie Franks.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at New Home Baptist Church, 494 New Home Circle, Graceville, FL 32440, with Kenneth O'Shields officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gene's name to New Home Baptist Church, 494 New Home Circle, Graceville, FL 32440.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

25

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

New Hope Baptist Church

494 New Home Circle, Graceville, FL 32440

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.