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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Keith Graves Horne
Keith Graves
Horne
August 14, 2020
Keith Graves Horne's Obituary
Keith Graves Horne, 87 of Ellisville passed away due to Covid-19 on Friday, August 14, 2020, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Martha Horne; and daughter Stacie Horne.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Mount Zion Methodist Church in Ellisville, MS Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, please wear a mask and practice social distancing at the graveside service.
Survivors include his wife of almost 63 years Carolyn Watts Horne; daughter Dr. Alison Horne; grandson Joshua Keith Junkin; granddaughter Sydney Kathryn Junkin; brother Allen Horne; niece Lisa Horne; one great niece; one great nephew and one great-great nephew.
He loved his family, he loved to work, and he treasured his military memories, especially flying.
Keith had a 21-year career in the US Air Force retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. His duty stations included many states and two overseas assignments. He loved to tell "war stories" and he loved to tell the story about when he was stationed in Omaha, Nebraska, and the "Great Santini" wrote his Effectiveness Reports.
His last overseas assignment was the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn AFB, Thailand, and while there he was awarded many decorations and commendations. In that year he flew more than 180 reconnaissance missions.
Keith was an avid reader and considered education very important as evidenced by his degrees from Mississippi State College (two degrees), University of Maine, Stanford University (California), and the University of Southern Mississippi. He taught at JCJC for 18 years and was on the Jones County School board for 16years. He was a member of Ellisville Rotary and an officer of the Jones County Genealogical & Historical Organization.
Memorials may be made to Our Home UU Church, 31 Holly Rd, Laurel, MS 39443, or Laurel-Jones County Library Genealogy Library.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Mount Zion Methodist Church in Ellisville, MS Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, please wear a mask and practice social distancing at the graveside service.
Survivors include his wife of almost 63 years Carolyn Watts Horne; daughter Dr. Alison Horne; grandson Joshua Keith Junkin; granddaughter Sydney Kathryn Junkin; brother Allen Horne; niece Lisa Horne; one great niece; one great nephew and one great-great nephew.
He loved his family, he loved to work, and he treasured his military memories, especially flying.
Keith had a 21-year career in the US Air Force retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. His duty stations included many states and two overseas assignments. He loved to tell "war stories" and he loved to tell the story about when he was stationed in Omaha, Nebraska, and the "Great Santini" wrote his Effectiveness Reports.
His last overseas assignment was the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn AFB, Thailand, and while there he was awarded many decorations and commendations. In that year he flew more than 180 reconnaissance missions.
Keith was an avid reader and considered education very important as evidenced by his degrees from Mississippi State College (two degrees), University of Maine, Stanford University (California), and the University of Southern Mississippi. He taught at JCJC for 18 years and was on the Jones County School board for 16years. He was a member of Ellisville Rotary and an officer of the Jones County Genealogical & Historical Organization.
Memorials may be made to Our Home UU Church, 31 Holly Rd, Laurel, MS 39443, or Laurel-Jones County Library Genealogy Library.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com
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