Paul Theodore Horne

Paul Theodore Horne, age 71 passed away October 23, 2017 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Paul Theodore Horne was born May 6, 1946 to the late Reverend Lewis Paul Horne and Esther Mae Allen Horne of West Jefferson, NC.

Paul Theodore Horne is survived by his wife of 53 years and 7 months, Lula Belle Greer Horne, two daughters, Regina Horne, and Melissa Ford and husband Larry, two sons, Paul Horne and fiance` Viola Eaton all from Granite Falls, and son Louis Horne and wife Natalie of Spencer, VA.

Additional survivors include, grandchildren, Jessica Ford Helton and husband Matt of Hudson, NC, Sarah Ford Leonard and husband Travis, Ashley Ford, Emily Ford all of Granite Falls, Greyson Horne of Spencer, VA, Mathew Horne of Roanoke, VA, Josh Horne of Bryon, GA, Brooke Horne Fuentes and husband Frank of Miami, FL, and great-grandchildren, Avery Smith of Hudson, NC, Jace Leonard of Granite Falls, NC, Sophia Fisher, Tristan Fisher, and Aiden Fuentes all of Miami, FL.

Paul Theodore Horne was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Dean Horne of West Jefferson.

Paul Theodore Horne retired from the furniture industry in Caldwell and Catawba Counties. He had a passion for building furniture that carried him through 30 plus years in the industry. Paul Theodore Horne was an avid camper, wood worker, and enjoyed spending time with his beloved family.

In honor of Paul Theodore Horne please consider the valuable gift of organ donation.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sugar Grove Baptist Church by Rev. Jim Greer.  Burial will follow in the Perry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 PM prior to the service.

Pallbearers include, Matt Helton, Travis Leonard, Aaron Lynch, Jimmy McCoy, Mathew Horne, Marvin McCoy, Junior McCoy, honorary pallbearers, Jonathan and Matthew Shelton.