James Booker Horner

James Booker Horner, age 90, of Gladstone, MO, formerly of Mission, KS passed away on May 5, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 14th at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Thursday, May 15th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66202. Graveside service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 15th at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210. Contributions in James' memory may be made to James Horner Memorial, https://givebutter.com/c/JamesFineArt

James was born on May 24, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. He was an artist at Hallmark Cards. He enjoyed painting and classical music. James was a Rhodes Scholar, and taught art in Europe and Philadelphia. He was a portrait teacher.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Horner; mother, Martha Horner; brother, Frank Horner II; nephew, Richard Horner; and nieces, Martha Smith and Janice Shields.

James is survived by his nephew, Frank Horner III; niece, Virginia Horner; great-nephews, Richard Horner, Justin Smith and Robert Shields; great-nieces, Ruby Horner and Heather Burton; and great great-nephew, Thach Norris.