Johnny "Butch"

Horne

Mr. Johnny Horne, age 64, a native and resident of Whatley, was born Sept. 4, 1951 to the parentage of the late James Horne and the late Birdie Marie Rivers Horne. He departed this life October 5, 2015 at his home.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Whatley. "Butch", as he was affectionately known, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to Christian music. He also loved softball and enjoyed playing on the Whatley Outlaws Softball Team. He retired after 39 years of employment as a chemical specialist with BASF (formerly Ciba Corporation).

He is survived by his wife, Lucinda Horne of Whatley, AL; two sons, Jaworski Horne and Damien Vashun Horne, both of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Dennis Michael (Genet) Horne of Whatley, AL; two grandchildren, Aja Horne and Morgan Horne; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015, 11am at First Baptist Church, Whatley, AL; Rev. Fernell Pendleton, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.