Mr. Horne, 72 of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, formerly of Charlotte went to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 15, 2014 after a long and courageous fight with cancer. A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday April 19, 2014 at McEwen Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel, 5716 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28212 with Reverend Steve Bass of Charlotte officiating, followed by burial with his parents at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and guest for one hour prior to the service. Robert was born October 5, 1941 in Charlotte, NC to the late Jessie Franklin Horne and Lola Wooten Horne. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Stikeleather Horne, 2 daughters Lundee Nance and husband Doug of Southport, NC, DeLaine Hargett and husband Steve of Charlotte, 2 grandchildren, Nichole Hargett of Wichita, KS and SPC Kurtis Hargett, US Army at Fort Hood, TX, 2 sisters, Irene Thompson and husband Walter of Charlotte, Inez Wolfe and husband Earl of Hendersonville, NC, a brother Reidie Burke of Charlotte, along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and a special pet and companion “Maggie”. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his bother Gene Franklin Horne. Robert was retired from the City of Charlotte Street Dept. He and Judy moved to their second home at Ocean Isle Beach in 1993, where he enjoyed golf, fishing , saving “sea turtles” and gathering with friends at “Hardees” each morning. He was an active member of Ocean View Baptist Church and loved by everyone. They have an extended “family of friends” at Salt Springs Florida where they wintered for 3 months each year and he learned the art of making ink pens from wood and quilting. Robert was a hard worker and devoted to his family. He was a great inspiration to many during his fight with cancer. We would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, he will be greatly missed by many, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ocean view Baptist, Building Fund, 7025 Beach Drive Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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