Donald E. Horner

Donald E. Horner, age 91, of Kent, OH, died on Tuesday December 15, 2020.

Donald was born on November 24,1929 in Kent to Virgil and Angela Caruth Horner. Don was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in 1947. Don was in the National Guard then activated into the US Army during the Korean War. Don was able to achieve the rank of Staff Sargent. He retired from Giant Eagle and A & P Grocery as a butcher in the meat department. He and his wife, Marian were married for 69 years and attended First Christian Church in Kent. Donald was a family oriented man that was greatly adored by his grandchildren.

He is survived by sons, Jon (Gayle) Horner of Marblehead, OH, David (Laura Smithies) Horner of Kent, OH; grandchildren, Joshua Horner, Andrew Horner, Joseph Horner, Jennifer (Garrett) Holl, Matthew (Katy) Horner, Jessica (Troy) Holl; great grandchildren, Nathan Horner, Rory Holl, Jackson Horner, Greta Holl, Henry Holl. He was preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Angela Horner, wife, Marian Horner and only brother, Gordon “Arch” Horner.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Services in care of Bissler and Son's Funeral Home and Crematory.