George E Horne Jr., 81, passed away July 28, 2018. He was born May 9, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida and resided in Middleburg/Clay Hill FL. Ed served 21 years in the Marine Corp including two tours in Vietnam. After retiring from the Marines, he went on to work 22 years in Civil Service at Jax Naval Air Station (NADEP). He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and was a fan of Gator Football, NASCAR, and numerous other sports events. Many of his fondest memories were spent in Keystone Heights on Lake Bedford and in Palatka on Crescent Lake. Mr. Horne is survived by his loving daughters; Kelli Kirby (Scott Kirby) Kerri Tubel (Raymond Tubel), and Kimber Rauth (Tom Rauth). He also had 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many other family members who loved him. He is predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Sandra L. Horne, his father George E. Horne Sr., his mother Orletta Nelson, and his brother Harry Horne. Memorial Service will be held at 10 A.M. at Highpoint Community Church which is located on 84 Knightbox Rd, Orange Park, FL 32065 with officiant Pastor Mike Hailey. Arrangement by HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Road Middleburg, Florida 32068. Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.
