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Jimmie Horace Horne Sr.

Jimmie Horne Obituary

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JIMMIE HORACEHORNE, Sr. 'Doc' 'Trailblazer and Pioneer' Age 88, of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Our beloved father was born on March 14, 1920 to Laura and William Horne. He graduated from Industrial Hight School and FAMU. He served in the U.S. Army for five years. He was a teacher with The School District of Palm Beach County for 33 years. He was the first Afro-American Registered Tennis Pro in Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Thomas, Joseph, Charles, Edward, William and sisters; Willie Mae, and Lillian. He is survived by his brother Francis (Carrie) L. Horne, Sr., Retired Lieutenant Colonel/Army, an original Tuskegee Airman, and two sisters Mildred Horne Calloway, and Alma Horne (Elsie) Burch, his son Jimmie Horace (Alma C.) 'Bo' Horne, Jr., two grandchildren, Jermaine (Regina) Horne, Sr., Nichole (Zerek) Hughes, three grandchildren, Jermaine, Jr., Jermeisha and Jermarri and a host of other family members, friends and associates. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 6 - 8 PM at the Shuler's Memorial Chapel, 5301 Australian Avenue, Mangonia Park, Florida and the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2 P.M., Hurst Chapel AME Church, 1617 Silver Beach Rd, Riviera Beach, FL. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Dec. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jimmie Horne

21 Entries

Steve Dawson

September 18, 2015

Still in tears.... I thank the lord everyday for putting Mr. Horne in my life!

Andrew Miller

July 8, 2013

I don't think there was a better place to play tennis in the early 1990s than in Doc Horne's complex. My sister and I became better players and better people through Doc and the community. I lost many matches there but I won a lot more in life through our lessons. I will always be grateful.

Jazmine Eutsey

December 23, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY! MR.HORNE WAS YES INDEED A GOOD MAN! ATHLETIC AND HAD PLENTY ENERGY TO TEACH ME THE GAME OF TENNIS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE! GAINES PARK COMMUNTIY CENTER WAS WHERE WE ALL LOVED 2 BE!! MR. HORNE IS GONE N WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! MAY U REST WELL AND N PEACE!

Shayla & Deyah Crumity

December 11, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Juanita Minton-Crumity

December 11, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

AnEta Sewell

December 10, 2008

My Deepest condolences on your loss. He was a wonderful man.
AnEta

George Mainer

December 8, 2008

God Bless the family! What a Great individual and I am proud to have known Doc.

Al Kates

December 7, 2008

I extend my condolences to the family of Jimmie Horne, Sr. He was a great inspiration to me, and he taught me much about tennis. Not only did he expose area children to tennis, but he gave lessons to me and my fellow seniors at Cypress Lakes. I will always remember two of his comments: "Tennis is a gentleman's game." and "In tennis, your movements must be beautiful."
I and my friends will truly miss him.

Sherwin Anderson

December 6, 2008

To Mr. Horne's Family and Friends,
He was a great inspiration to my tennis career here in South Florida. He will be missed! God Bless you and yours!

Roy Pettway

December 5, 2008

My family and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Horne. My personal memories of Mr.Horne go back to Roosevelt High School in the 1950's and also of his visits to the Timmons household on 34th street in Riviera Beach. The Mr.Horne I will remember was well respected and always showed respect for others.To the Horne family you are in our hearts and prayers.

Susan Robinson-Horne Talton

December 5, 2008

To a great uncle and community mentor. You will be missed. May God forever bless all those you touched.

Your Niece

Wilson Scruggs

December 5, 2008

You will be missed in our community Mr. Horne.

Roger L. Cook

December 5, 2008

I had the privilege to have Mr. Horne as my carpentry teacher at North Tech. 1974-75. He was not only instrumental in our teachings. But character building as well. Tennis was his well known passion.
The success of the Williams sisters is another living testament to the man.
Godspeed and Pass the Peas.

Phyllis Duncombe

December 5, 2008

To the family of Jimmy "Doc" Horne, Sr.

Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mr. Horne was a great figure in my life as a teen-ager in High school. He taught my group which were known as "The Shoppets". We made jewelrey boxes, small shelves for ornaments, etc. Mr. Horne was very nice to us and very witty.

God be with you,
Phyllis Menendez-Duncombe

Gregory Dillard

December 4, 2008

Mr. Jimmie "Doc" Horne Sr. was my FIRST tennis teacher that I ever had a lesson from. Always the disciplinary instructor teaching you manners along the way, and for that I'm grateful to say that he was an inspiration to me. If you ever played tennis at Gaines Park, then should you remember anyone trying to use the restroom or water fountain had to do it with style and class. In other words he would not allow you to come near the facility loud and unruly. We have lost a great instructor that had so much knowledge and wisdom. God bless the Horne Family and I will forever be glad to say he taught me first.

Steve Dawson

December 4, 2008

Mr Horne I know you are in heaven watching us all. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me the sport of "Lords & Ladies" ! I will never let you be forgotten. I love you !

Lloyd Brown, sr.

December 4, 2008

MR. HORNE, THAT IS WHAT WE CALLED HIM IN SCHOOL BUT WHEN WE WENT TO THE PARK, BOY DID HIS NAME CHANGE, HE BECAME THE MASTER OF THE COURT, HE WOULD PREFORM AN OPERATION THAT ONLY A TRUE DOCTOR COULD PREFORM, DOC. I'LL MISS THAT STEP OF YOURS AND I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE MAN THAT LOVED EVERYONE THAT HE MEANT, TO THE HORNE FAMILY I SAY STAY STRONG AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE FOR OUR LORD IS WATCHING OVER YOU, MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW ,WE ALL WILL REMEMBER DOC. HORNE

andrew randolph

December 4, 2008

To Bo Horne, I know all the members of the class of 67 sent their prays to you and your family at this very sad time. Doc. will truely be miss in our heart and minds. He was a great teacher to all, as he say BIG OLD BOY!

Lawrence White

December 4, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to my classmate (Bo) on the loss of his father. I have many great memories of Mr. Horne. He was one of many super teachers we had at Roosevelt. Our lives are richer for having known him. Thanks, Mr. Horne, for everything you did for us.
Jimmie, may God be with you during this sad hour.

jim simpson

December 4, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Levi & Rossilyn Miller

December 4, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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