OBITUARY
Waid Franklin Hornbuckle Jr.
November 4, 1943 – June 17, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery
Waid Franklin Hornbuckle Jr. went to sing with the Lord at age 75 on Monday morning, June 17, 2019 at home with his family by his side.
Born to Waid Sr. and Bea Hornbuckle on November 4, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty J. Wood on December 30, 1963.
Waid graduated from Kokomo High in 1961. He worked and retired from the Kokomo Postal Service. Waid loved life and enjoyed many hobbies including playing poker, pool, bowling, golf, fishing, making pottery, wood working, and working with the bobcat; along with many other activities. He also took great pleasure in being a good neighbor and friend to everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Wayne (Angie Scott) Hornbuckle, and Shane Hornbuckle; grandchildren, Jennifer (Cory) Landis, and Leah Hornbuckle; great grandchild, Braxton Landis; and siblings, Jenette Young, Michael (Kim) Hornbuckle, Patsy Butcher, and Lisa Ford.
In addition to his parents, Waid was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nava.
There will be a public visitation for Waid held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home on Friday, June 21st from 11-1, followed immediately by a funeral service. Waid will then be laid to rest at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Waid’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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FAMILY
- Waid Hornbuckle Sr Father (deceased)
- Bea Hornbuckle Mother (deceased)
- Betty J Hornbuckle Wife
- Wayne Hornbuckle Son
- Shane Hornbuckle Son
- Jenette Young Sister
- Michael Hornbuckle Brother
- Patsy Butcher Sister
- Lisa Ford Sister
- Mildred Nava Sister (deceased)
- Jennifer Landis Grandchild
- Leah Hornbuckle Grandchild
- Braxton Landis Great Grandchild
PALLBEARERS
- Shane Hornbuckle
- Wayne Hornbuckle
- Jerry Wood
- Michael Hornbuckle
- Cory Landis
- Bradley Leonard
DONATIONS
- American Cancer Society
Past Services
Friday,
June 21, 2019
Public Visitation
Friday,
June 21, 2019
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