CLIFTON EDWARD HORNE, 75, Saw his faith end in sight on December 15, 2024, at the James H Quillen VA Medical Center when his last Earthly battle ended. Born on April 1, 1949, in Pike County, Kentucky to the late Henry and Sarah (Gross) Horne; Clifton was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny, and Ray Horne, and one sister, Teresa Horne Conway.

Those left to carry a lifetime of memories include his loving wife of 56 years, Nadine Horne, of the home. One daughter, Sharon Horne. One “Son he never had”, Very Special Nephew Danny Ray Sturgill (Missy) of Kingsport. Grandsons Hunter Hensley (Amanda), Avery Hall, Cyrus Rogers, and Taylor “TAS” Sturgill. One granddaughter, Katelyn Hall Williamson. Great-grandchildren Isaiah, Ashlynn, and Elijah Hensley. Special Son-In-Law Shane Hall. Brothers Dallas Horne, Mike (Ann) Horne, Tim (Tammy) Horne. Sisters Linda (David) Wright and Rita Bryant. And a host of nieces, nephews, and friends that this obituary could not hold.

Of all the things Clifton left behind, the most important is the testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, who he found 35 years ago. He was a faithful member and deacon at Copper Creek (Addington Frame) Church. If he were writing this himself, he would want you to know that Jesus is the only way, and that is the only decision you will ever make that truly matters in the end. There’s no doubt that when he got on his knees in Heaven, he was praising God and thanking Him for everything He’s done for him while he was here with us. He NEVER failed to give God all the praise & glory while here on earth. Now he gets to do it face to face forever. He was ready and that gives us peace.