Leroy Horney, 72, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 while surrounded by his family.
Born in Avery County, NC on March 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Solomon and Fannie Horney.
Leroy worked as a crane operator at SGL Carbon. He enjoyed fishing, working in hayfields, and keeping a team of mules. He was affectionately called the mule-man by his late son, Vernon Jay Horney.
Leroy is survived by his children’s mother, former wife, and best friend, Kathy Horney; daughter, Wanda Clark (Jamie); grandchildren, Kyle Clark, Kelby Clark, Levi Horney (Erika), Jesse Horney (Jennifer), Matt Moretz, and Aaliyah Rudisill; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Lincoln, Emery, Madison, Daisy, and Macy; daughter-in-law, Melissa Horney Gwyn (Keith); sister, Janette Harris (Mike); brother, Vic Horney (Sandra); brothers-in-law, Mike McGuire (Francis), and Dean McGuire (Earline); sisters-in-law, Madeline Horney, Adelaide Horney, Charyle Horney, Martha Gwyn (Howard) Wanda McGuire, Hazel McGuire, and Lisa McGuire; and numerous extended family.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his son, Vernon Horney; grandson, Darrell Moretz; brothers, Wib, Bill, and Junior; and three brothers-in-law.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Elk Valley Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Rocky Reese officiating. There will also be a special speaker, Mike Harris. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to West End Volunteer Fire Department, Burke County EMS, Burke County Community Paramedic Tina Stamey, Carolina Caring Hospice and Palliative Care, and UNC Health – Blue Ridge, Morganton.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Kathy so sorry for your loss thinking of you during this difficult time
Always enjoyed talking to Leroy when he shoped at quality plus .always a very nice man .
I loved Leroy like my own family and I am so grateful for the time that I got to spend with him over the last few months. I'm sure going to miss sitting there in the comfy chair solving the world's problems and telling stories, but I take comfort knowing that he is finally healed and home with Jesus
Leroy was a good friend. I always enjoyed talking with him. He loved to talk about farming. I have many fond memories of worshiping together with him at Mt. View II Baptist Church.