G.B. Hornsby

G.B. Hornsby was reunited with his beloved wife as she met him when he entered the portal of heaven Friday, September 30, 2011. His greatest desire is now fulfilled to be with her and his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born January 14, 1929 in Marion Co., AL and was a faithful member and deacon of Old Union Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted. He had great love for his family and was a man of integrity, a legacy he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Holidays, birthdays, and after church each Sunday, his children and grandchildren gathered around his table for lots of good food, love and laughter. These are happy times that will be forever treasured. He had a generous spirit and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Daddy loved to garden and shared a bounty of vegetables and watermelons with family & friends, especially after his retirement as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Dorothy Scogin Hornsby on June 12, 2004 after 54 years of marriage; beloved granddaughter Miranda Nicole Humphres McDuffa; parents, James Walter and Emma Jane Hornsby; sisters, Viola, Mable, Vera, Lucille, Hazel, and Maire; and brothers, Jim and Lockie. Visitation will be Sunday October 2nd from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Haleyville, AL. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Venlon Bradford, Larry Dover, and Jimmy Hornsby officiating. Interment will be in Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Bear Creek. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter in law, Jimmy & Alice Hornsby, Hamilton; daughters and sons in law, Janice & Larry Dover, Russellville, June & Connie Kennedy, Hackleburg, Joan & Ralph Humphres, Haleyville, Joyce & Gary Oliver, Haleyville and Vicki & Rod Humphres, Haleyville; grandchildren, Marilyn Bradley (John), Kevin Dover (LaCrissa), Craig Kennedy (Mary), Kelly Askew (Mike), Angela Lawrence (Mike Lyons), Anna Duncan (Jaylon), Amy Melson (Brad), Emily Mays (Jonathan), Alison Humphres (David Hyde), Jared Hornsby (Hannah Copeland) and Brandon McDuffa. He was known as "Paw-Paw B" to great grandchildren, Kaleb Dover, Kory Bradley, Ryan Askew, Logan Cagle, Jacob Cagle, Haden Dover, Madisen Melson, Emma Duncan, Ethan Askew, Hunter Lawrence, Isabella Kennedy, Kennedy Bradley, Blaine McDuffa, Lola Mays, March Duncan, Samuel Kennedy, and Dacey Grace McDuffa; brothers in law, Tom Hales and Hansel Scogin (Ellene), many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers, visits, and each expression of kindness during Daddy's extended illness. Our love and appreciation to special family friend Nell Humphres for all her help and visits to Daddy; to Gentiva Home Health - Robin, Leigh, Derek, Pat, Angela and Bonnie; Haleyville Health & Rehab Care staff, nurses and aides; Southern Care - Mindy, Ruby, Misty, Valerie, Rose, Cindy, Bro. Webster Wade and Bro. Danny Russell; Dr. Ramesh Reddy, Dr. Michael Yordy, and Dr. Randall Little and their staffs for many years of medical care and concern. May God bless each of you.

G.B. Hornsby

January 14, 1929 - September 30, 2011

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