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Born in Flint, Michigan, July 6, 1936, he was the 4th oldest of 13 children of Edward and Frances Horne. He graduated from Bentley High School in 1954 and served in the Naval Reserves.
Jim married Ruth Ann Hollenback June 11, 1955, and they remained married for 52 years until Ruth died in 2007. Jim married Eva Koch, November 6, 2010, and lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan until he returned to Flint after Eva's death in 2020.
After 32 years, Jim retired from General Motors, Flint Metal Fabricating Plant and enjoyed camping, RV'ing and visiting different parts of the U.S. with his wife.
Jim is survived by his children, daughter, Deanna (John) Kronmiller, sons Tim & Jim Horne. Siblings Rita Maniak, Theresa Ballenger, Mary (Mike) Kaza, Katie Sunday, Jeannine Pierce and Mike Horne; grandchildren, Josh (Kristy) Horne, Adam (Stephanie) Horne, Lindsey Horne, Timmy (Dena) Horne, Brandon Horne and Justin Horne; great grandchildren, Tristan (Anna), Jaxon, Samantha, Alice, Judah, Mikayla, and Mila, great-great grandson, Pierson; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, wives Ruth and Eva, daughters Mary Ruth and Karen, granddaughter Jillian Lafferty Noyce, and grandson Nate Horne; siblings Louise Hounam, Don, Dick, David, Jerry and George.
A very special thank you to Jim "Jimmy" Horne for being his Dad's caregiver and everyone with Harmony Care Hospice for the wonderful care you all provided.
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