Charles Edward Horn, 86, a resident of Linville, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Horn was born on September 22, 1938 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Alvin Wright and Mildred Eaton Horn. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Rocco Poultry for 30 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren.

On September 1, 1964, he married Shirley Launa Myers Horn who passed away on December 31, 2018.

Surviving are his children, Charles H. Horn and wife Beth of Broadway, Loree Dove and husband Scott of Bridgewater; brother, Billy Leon Horn and wife Cita of Harrisonburg; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Horn.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Horn was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosalee Swartz and Alvin W. Horn Jr.

Pastor Scott Thayer and Scott Dove will conduct a graveside service on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by the Dayton American Legion Post 27.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Gideons International, Rockingham North Camp, PO Box 94, Linville, VA 22834.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.