December 2, 1931 - December 12, 2020
Gilbert Leeross (G.L.) Horner Sr., 89, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A native of Moore County, Mr. Horner was self-employed and the owner and operator of Sandy Pines Mobile Home Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Horner and Thelma Barber Horner Williams; brothers, Russell Horner and Carl "Pete" Horner, Jr.; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Maness; and his beloved wife, Mara McNeil Horner.
Surviving are his sons, Gilbert L. Horner Jr. and wife, Judy, of Whispering Pines; Kenneth Horner of Whispering Pines; Dr. Ron Horner and wife, Adina, of Albemarle; and daughter, Karen Cherry and husband, David, of Whispering Pines; sister, Gertrude Phillips of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Lauren, Keith, Bethany, Carissa, Darian, David, and Liza; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 2237 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines, with the Rev. Gregg Newton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, participants can join the service from the parking lot.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Outreach Ministry, c/o Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 386, Southern Pines, NC 28388. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
December 2, 1931 - December 12, 2020
Gilbert Leeross (G.L.) Horner Sr., 89, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A native of Moore County, Mr. Horner was self-employed and the owner and operator of Sandy Pines Mobile Home Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Horner and Thelma Barber Horner Williams; brothers, Russell Horner and Carl "Pete" Horner, Jr.; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Maness; and his beloved wife, Mara McNeil Horner.
Surviving are his sons, Gilbert L. Horner Jr. and wife, Judy, of Whispering Pines; Kenneth Horner of Whispering Pines; Dr. Ron Horner and wife, Adina, of Albemarle; and daughter, Karen Cherry and husband, David, of Whispering Pines; sister, Gertrude Phillips of Aberdeen; grandchildren, Lauren, Keith, Bethany, Carissa, Darian, David, and Liza; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 2237 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines, with the Rev. Gregg Newton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, participants can join the service from the parking lot.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Outreach Ministry, c/o Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 386, Southern Pines, NC 28388. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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