H. Hoover Horn

Herbert Hoover Horn, age 96, of Royalton, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1928, in Inez, KY, the son of the late Rufus and Emma (Johnson) Horn. Hoover attended Inez and Warfield High Schools in Kentucky and graduated in 1944. In 1959, he moved to Columbus, Ohio. He was one of the original founders and pastors of the Royalton Community Church, which was founded in 1998. Hoover was a talented guitarist and singer who loved gospel music. He was a member of the "Way of the Cross" quartet for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Garnett (Ramey) Horn; children, Anita (Keith) Spurlock, Herb (Robin) Horn, Karen (Tony) Hutchinson, Larry (Marsha) Horn, Lisa (Andy) Harber, Rodney (Angel) Horn, John (Leigh Ann) Horn, Mike Horn, and Suzan (Daniel) Nugeeness; 41 grandchildren; 93 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil, Haskell, LeRoy, Rufus Jr., and Gene Horn, and Phillip Meade; sisters, Lois Horn Stepp and Ethel Horn Pemberton; sons, Robert and Samuel Horn; daughter Donna Horn; granddaughters, Brandi Horn and Autumn Lafferty.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Royalton Community Church, 515 Amanda Northern Rd., Amanda with Pastor Benard Ferrell officiating. A private family Interment will follow at Amanda Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Royalton Community Church, P.O. Box 307, Amanda, OH 43102.