Archie Horne

Horne, Archie D. Jr. MADISON/ PARDEEVILLE Archie David Horne Jr., age 70, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Archie was born on July 2, 1937, in Latta, S.C., the son of Archie and Gettie (Barnhill) Horne. He grew up in St. Pauls, N.C. After serving in the U.S Air Force, Archie married Karen Miller and raised a family in Madison. For many years he owned and operated Miller-Horne Discount on Williamson Street, in Madison. Later in life, he married Mary Salter and moved to Boscobel, where he raised longhorn cattle. In 1998, they relocated to Pardeeville. He enjoyed the outdoors, horses, flying, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. Archie is survived by his wife of 15 years, Mary Horne; children, Dale (Janell) Horne of Marshall, David (Lori) Horne of Rio, Renee (Mike) Rogers of Deerfield, and Dean (Shelli) Horne of Poynette; step-daughter, Mary-Brett Purnell of Raleigh N.C.; 11 grandchildren, David John, Deidre, Kennedi, and Jordan, Cutter, Haley, Payton, and Brady Horne, and Alyssa, Amber, and Ty Rogers; and sisters, Jean (Lynn) Shepard and Billie Sue (David) Howser. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, with the Rev. Norman Bude presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for his grandchildrens education fund. A special thank you to Dean and Shelli, for all your love and care during Archies illness. Love, your family.