William Glen Horner, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. Please visit https://streamforfriends.org/william-horner/ for service information and a slideshow.
Glen was born December 27, 1938 in Cassville, MO, to Amos & Lora (Patterson) Horner. He served his country in the United States Navy. Glen married Linda Sue Pendergrass on August 31, 1960. He was a Civil War history buff and enjoyed touring the Civil War Battlefields. He loved learning new things. Glen had a pilot license and his real estate license and a certificate as a Master Gardener. He worked for the utility plant in Independence, MO. Glen and his family moved to Hastings, NE and helped get the new power plant up and running. He was the Whelan Energy Center and Electric production superintendent for 20 years until his retirement. After his retirement, Glen and his family moved back to Independence, MO, where he pursued his hobbies of woodworking and gardening and planned to spend time fishing with his son and grandson. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Horner of the home; son, William “Guy” Horner, Jr. and his wife, Joy, of Independence; daughter, Sherrie Horner of Independence; grandson, Jason Horner of Independence; four sisters: Louise Corder of OK, Belle Willmann of TX, Melanie Jo Tichenor of MO, and Janie Harvey of MO; three brothers: Charles Horner of AR, Pat Horner of MO, and Mike Horner of OK; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Belle Willmann
27 Sep 2020My brother, Glen, was a wonderful person, our hero, our leader, and always taking care of all of us … We loved him dearly and will miss him more than I can even express … we had a wonderful childhood life …. which he had a huge influence on…. Loved him so much. Will never be the same without him. Prayers and hugs to all that loved him as much as I did.
Debbie G. (Corder) Robinson
2 Oct 2020Yes, Uncle Glen was a wonderful person! And fun to be around – he certainly livened up the family reunions. Always a smile on his face & normally a joke or two!!! I know mom sure enjoyed their talks over the years. He will be missed loved by all of us.