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Justin Hornback Obituary

Justin Lee Hornback, 16, of Rineyville, passed away Friday, Jan., 2014, at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville.

He attended North Hardin High School where he was member of FFA. He was a Son of the Pioneers at American Legion Post 113 in Elizabethtown and was a member of Vine Grove Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harlen and Lora Dean Pearl Hornback.

He is survived by his father, Henry Hornback of Rineyville; his mother, Rhiannon Green Hornback of Rineyville; two sisters, Samantha Zieski and Loretta Hornback, both of Hodgenville; four brothers, Robert Andy Payton of Elizabethtown, Roger Henry Payton of Howevalley, Ryan Zieski of Hodgenville and William Henry Hornback Jr. of Elizabethtown; his maternal grandparents, Oscar Lee and Janet Green of Vine Grove, three aunts, Janis Hawkins of Rineyville, Shannon Dawson of Vine Grove and Lynn Sadler of Hodgenville; and close friends Zack and Paige.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Manakee Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with the Rev. Mike Yeast officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family request mourners bring balloons.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2014.

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The McStoots Family

January 15, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nurse Latrice

January 14, 2014

I am soooo sorry i was unable to attend Justin's visitation but they called me in to work. You all are in my thoughts & prayers and i already miss Justin SO MUCH!! I miss talkin smack about the Cards with him & playing Jenga. I was always so excited to b his nurse. He was one of my FAVORITES & always will be. So glad he is no longer suffering & his memory will live on. God bless you!

Zach, Olivia, Amy and Eddie Pelletier

January 14, 2014

Justin was just one of those kids that always made you smile. He was kind, generous, funny, and just genuinely seemed to love life. He will be sorely missed, and we send our love and condolences to the family left behind.

james riggs

January 14, 2014

Justin was an amazing person to be around funny an nice we had good times ima miss him

January 13, 2014

Justin,I never have met you but I have heard from some of your kin folks how you was a great person,and loved so much,I wish that I could had met you. RIP ...PRAYING FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. M.Phelps

Erin

January 13, 2014

Justin was such a special, funny, and kind young man. I will always cherish memories I have of him making patients and staff at Kosair laugh and smile with his fun loving personality. Justin definitely touched the lives of so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love,
Nurse Erin

felix

January 13, 2014

justin you were a great friend bud r.i.p

Brandon Davila

January 13, 2014

To Justin Hornbacks family, I'm sorry for your loss Justin was a great friend of mine. he was always there for me, and will be truly missed. May God bless your family

Justin Wickham

January 13, 2014

Justin, you were an amazing friend. Any girl would've been lucky to have you, I almost thought you beat cancer, but you fight hard bro. I love you see you in the next life!

The OConnor Family

January 13, 2014

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Justin's family. He was a good friend to our daughter. May God grant you peace in this difficult time.

Chelsea Hancock

January 13, 2014

JUSTIN WAS A HANDSOME THOUGHTFUL YOUNG MAN!!
HE WOULD TAKE HIS SHIRT OFF HIS BACK TO HELP ANYONE,HE LOVED TO HANGOUT IN THE NEIBORHOOD TO SEE WHAT HE COULD DO TO HELP EVERYONE FROM CLEANING THE YARDS MOW GRASS OR WHAT EVER ANYONE NEEDED !! WE WOULD TRY TO INVITE HIM TO COOK OUTS HE REALLY LOVED THIS!! Justin WAS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE HE ENJOYED HANGING OUT WITH ALL HE SEEN NO BAD IN ANYONE HE LOVED THEM JUST THE WAY THEY WERE! IF ANYONE WAS MEAN TO HIM HE WOULD JUST SAY ALL THEY HAD A BAD DAY AND GO ON WITH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE ! He TALKED ABOUT HIS MOMMY ALL THE TIME SHE WAS IN EVERY CONVERSION OF COURSE ALWAYS GOOD ABOUT HER WITH HIS EYES LITE UP AND A BIG SMILE!! JUSTIN TALKED ABOUT HIS SISTER JENETT ALOT TO WHEN SHE DIDNT HAVE ANYTHING FOR HER BABY ABOUT DUE HE CAME TO OUR FAMILY FOR HELP FOR SURE WE GOT SOME STUFF TOGETHER FOR HIM TO GIVE HER AND HE TAHNKED EVERYONE AND WENT ON ABOUT HIS BUSSNESS .JUSTIN THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING U AND A GOOD HEARTED YOUNG MAN YOU HAVE TAUGHT MANY OF US TEENS AROUND RINEYVILLE KY. HOW TO BE A GOOD PERSON AS WELL WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU KINDNESS TATOOED ON OUR HEARTS !!!!!R.I.P. JUSTIN HORNBACK
SAVE A PLACE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY IN HEAVEN HANDSOME MAN !!!!!
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
LOVE ALWAYS THE HANCOCK FAMILY
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Melinda Sharp Lee

January 13, 2014

Rhiannon I am so sorry to hear about Justin. You and your Family are in my thoughts and Prayers. We lost touch a year ago and i didn't Know that Justin was sick. Justin was a sweet young man. He will be missed my many. RIP Justin

Barbara Green

January 12, 2014

Rhiannon I am so sorry. I am here for you if you need anything. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending you love

Pam Hardesty

January 12, 2014

Justin was a super funny, kind hearted, and fun loving young man. When heaven gained an angel, the world lost a wonderful young adult.

Donna Miller

January 12, 2014

I was one of Justin's teachers in 7th grade. He was very compassionate and caring when I was going through cancer treatment. God holds a special place for children. I will miss him

becca

January 12, 2014

Justin was my best friend, he will be greatly missed! no more suffering, rest easy justin

Katrina Little-Coffey

January 12, 2014

Justin, I never personally met u but from the stories I have heard about u, u r a true hero to many. Loving thoughts and prayers with ur family today and always.

VIRGINIA RIGGS

January 12, 2014

Justin was a sweet and loving child , he is going to be missed dearly

Nurse Karen

January 12, 2014

Justin you will always hold a special place in my heart. You will never be forgotten. You are no longer in pain, no cancer in heaven!

The Staff of FMC Dialysis

January 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Justin was a very special person and will not be forgotten. He holds a special place in our hearts.

Kimberly Corbin

January 12, 2014

May God put his arms around you all and give you peace in knowing that Justin is now with Him and watching over you all. I am so sorry for your loss

Lisa Hawkins

January 12, 2014

RIP Sweet Justin! Prayers for your family and friends!

Joanne Jones

January 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family at this time.

Theresa Riney

January 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kay Jones

January 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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