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Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 On May 28, 2024, God, in his infinite wisdom walked through his garden and picked one of his most precious flowers, and thus sealed the lips of one of his children. Deacon William M. Horne was born on September 15, 1939 to the late John and Bertha Horne. Deacon Horne made his transition peacefully to his heavenly home on May 28, 2024, in his hometown of Greenville, NC with his loving wife by his side. Deacon William Horne was born and raised in Farmville, NC and attended H. B. Suggs High School where he graduated and then left N.C. to move to New York City where he attended Barber School and became a Barber. Deacon Horne then joined the United States Armed Forces where he become a Staff Sargent, and served in the military police. He married the love of his life, Helen Barrett on April 26, 1969. He became a Police Officer in New York City, and he retired after twenty years of service. Deacon Horne and Mrs. Horne were world travelers including Israel, Egypt, Amsterdam, Mexico, Bahamas, and Bermuda. While in New York City Deacon Horne joined Canaan Baptist Church of Christ under the leadership of Dr, Wyatt Tee Walker where he was ordained as a Deacon and servant of God. After many years of being in New York City, Deacon Horne and his wife Helen Horne moved back home to NC, where they joined Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church under Dr. Howard W. Parker, Jr. where Deacon Horne served on the Deacon ministry, the Christian Fellowship Board, the Male Chorus, and The Food Bank. Deacon Horne attended bible study and noonday prayer faithfully. He loved God and his church family devoutly. Deacon Horne was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Horne; one brother, Alton Ray Horne; one sister, Grace Horne; and Goddaughter, Inez Marie Coleman. Deacon Horne leaves his loving memories, guidance, and wisdom to be cherished by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Deaconess Helen B. Horne of the home; two brothers, Larry Horne (Ernestine) of Grenville, NC, Bobby Horne (Mildred) of Yorks Towne, VA; one sister, Regina Reid (Marvin) of Providence, VA; one sister-in-law, Tarrin Horne of Wilmington, NC; a multitude of nieces, nephews, family, and friends whom he truly adored.

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Deacon William M. Horne

September 15, 1939 - May 28, 2024