Walter Eugene Horne

September 2, 1947 - February 21, 2018
Walter Eugene Horne

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Walter “Gene” Eugene Horne age 70 of Wilmington passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

Gene was born in Union, SC on September 2, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Horne and Herbert Horne and a brother Wayne Horne.

He leaves behind his wife, Barbara Horne; sister Faye Watson; two sons Bobby Horne and wife Dawn Horne, Tommy Horne and wife Tonia Horne; and a daughter Susie Horne. Stepchildren Sheila Milliken, Keith Kennedy, and Steve Kennedy; four grandchilren Amber Burkhart, Cody Milliken, Alex and Zach Horne; three great grandchildren Lizzie Milliken, McKinna Milliken, and Landon Burkhart.

Gene enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1965 and retired in 1986 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was later retired from Evergreens Nursing Center in Greensboro. Gene was a member of the Chief Petty Officers Association, Wilmington Lodge # 319 A.F.& A.M, Sudan Shrine Center in New Bern, NC and the Wilmington Shrine Club. He enjoyed fishing, building anything, boating, any music, good ole hamburgers and hotdogs.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held 2 pm Saturday February 24, 2018 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel officiated by Dr. Kenneth Beverly. The family will see friends an hour prior to the service.

As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations:

Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation at TMCFunding.com

Shriners Hospitals for Children at TMCFunding.com

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403  910-791-9099.

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  • February 22, 2018
    Kenda Strickland says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. The Kennedy family thought a lot of him and considered him family. We will miss him!

  • February 22, 2018
    Vickie Worley says:
    Bobby and Dawn,so sorry for you loss,my heart goes out to you.with much love and many prayers. God Bless.

  • February 22, 2018
    Penny says:
    Praying for all of Gene's family and friends. Grateful for some cherished memories. He was a nice man. Gentle and kind. Gonna miss those great hugs.

  • February 22, 2018
    Reggie Gibson says:
    Tim and I are so sorry for your loss Susie. Prayers to you and your family.

  • February 22, 2018
    Susie Horne says:
    I love you Dad.. my hero my angel