Horace Horner III

Horace H Horner III, born on July 14, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama passed away peacefully at his home in Magnolia Springs, AL on the afternoon of June 22, 2021 at the age of 74. He suffered from pulmonary fibrosis and dementia. Horace is pre-deceased by his father, Jack Horner, his mother, Patricia McDaniel Horner and his brother, Jack Horner Jr. He is survived by his wife, Julianne (Judy) Helms Horner and daughter, Julia Sybil Horner. They both reside in Magnolia Springs, AL along with the horse, dogs, cats and the wee donkey. Horace was born and raised in Montgomery until his teenage years when his family moved to Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Pensacola High School, Class of 1964. From there he attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the ATO Fraternity and an ROTC Cadet. After earning his Bachelor’s in Business, he joined the United States Army as a Lieutenant and served in South Korea for two years. Upon his return to the States, he continued his education at the University of Alabama earning his Master’s in Journalism. He was a partner and co-founder of Dugan’s, a popular bar and restaurant in Birmingham, AL. After leaving Dugan’s, he moved to Destin, FL where he owned and operated The Destin Ice and Storage aka “The Ice House”. Destin is also where he met his wife, Julianne (Judy) Helms. They were married in July of 1978 and enjoyed a quiet life in Destin until it grew far too large. In 1980, they moved to Mobile, AL where he and his wife started a successful publication, the Mobile and Baldwin County Apartment Guide, which they owned and operated until their retirement in 2015. Like his Father and his Uncle Scudday, Horace was an avid golfer throughout most of his life, only later turning in the clubs for his love of running and gardening. Horace was a kind, loving, devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. His family will be honoring his memory with a Celebration of Life gathering on the afternoon of July 17th at 1 o’clock at Wolf Bay Lodge, 20801 Miflin Road (Ct Rd 20) in Foley, AL. 36535 In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice will be appreciated.

Horace Horner III

July 14, 1946 - June 22, 2021

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Horace Horner III

July 14, 1946 - June 22, 2021

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