Raymond was born September 25, 1938 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to parents Raymond Edward Horn, Sr., & Selma Edith Horn.
Raymond served in the special forces Green Berets for 20 years in The United States Army where he received numerous awards for his dedicated service, including; two Bronze Stars one with Valor, a Silver Star, as well as a Purple Heart. He served in the Vietnam war, as well as tours in Indonesia, Panama, Columbia, & Japan before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel.
He was involved as a trainer in JRTC, a Master PADI instructor, and a SERE instructor, and worked at Area 51. After retirement he was instrumental in the development of the Lake Charles Police SWAT Team. He also enjoyed; woodworking, fishing, boating, and camping with his family.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances "Carol" Horn, parents; Raymond Edward Horn, Sr., & Selma Edith Horn, grandson Andrew Courville, and his cherished dog Stormy.
He is survived by his, children; Raymond Horn III "Bub", Tammie Horn Courville and husband Blake Courville, Blake Horn, and wife, Cathy Horn, his grandchildren; Kent Tyler Horn, Nicholas Cade Courville, Michael Grant Courville, Madison Malvern and husband Daron, Gracie Radocha and husband Jaden, and Michael Horn.
The family will welcome the public for visitation Tuesday October 11, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church from 12:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 3:00 PM.
Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Wounded Warrior Foundation, or Tunnel to Towers.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Horn family.
