Kenneth Wayne Hornbeck

Kenneth Wayne Hornbeck, 80, of Fort Worth, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was born in Lamesa, Texas on November 27, 1939. Kenneth graduated from Paschal High School and attended Texas Wesleyan University.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Peggy Hornbeck, and children Doug (Kim) Hornbeck, Traci Hornbeck Bayliff, Brian (Cathy) Hornbeck, and brother Joe Hornbeck. He is preceded in death by grandson Jeffery Wayne Bayliff. He is survived by Grandchildren: Dawn Loper, Jolie (Chris) Miller, Justin (Jordan) Hornbeck, Bryan (Amanda) Galic, Chris Bayliff, Krysta (Clinton) Irwinsky, Jacob (Jazmin) Hornbeck, Nick Loper, Kaytlynn (Jonny) Hornbeck, Gage Spencer, 16 Great Grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Kenneth overcame several obstacles in his life. As a child he was diagnosed with polio, and later lost his site in one eye. These disabilities drove his passion for helping to write and adopt The American Disability Act and Building Codes, and these codes still exist, as we know them today.

Kenneth was owner of Hornbeck Design Group were he made his career in building design. He was the Executive Director of Society of Professional Building Designers, and a member of the American Institute of Building Design. Kenneth had numerous other accomplishments in which he received a Certificate in Interior Design by The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, Certificate in Correspondence Course in Credit/Financial Analysis by Dun & Bradstreet, Certified Professional Building Designer and he was Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner.

Kenneth had a passion for playing the drums and music, and for many years entertained with his own band throughout Dallas/Ft. Worth and surrounding areas. However, there was no greater passion or devotion then he had for his family. The love he showed and shared will forever be missed.

Funeral arrangements will be held in Private Service. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.