Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Irby Horne Obituary
Born September 27, 1951, in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late William J. Horne and Kathryn Thompson Horne.
Irby worked as a foreman in the construction industry for many years before retiring. He loved golf, especially the Masters Tournament, was an avid Clemson Tigers fan and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his brother, Dr. William J. "Rip" Horne, II.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 10:00-10:45 am at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am in the Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Irby, please visit our floral store.
People and places connected with Irby
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Irby Horne
Tell your own story about Irby
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Irby Horne's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Irby's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Irby Horne's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored