Vernum Horn

Vernum Edward Horn was born on May 4, 1940 in Stoney Point, Missouri, a son to Orville Horn and Mollie (Mosier) Horn.

Vern, as many knew him, grew up in Stoney Point where he attended school. On October 8, 1976, Vern was united in marriage to Brenda Marler at Springtown Victory Church and they shared 45 years of life and love together. Vern worked at Chrysler for 26 years. Among some of the many things Vern enjoyed were: coon hunting, fishing, deer hunting, going to yard sales, daily visits with his Hardees buddies, caring for animals, faithfully watching wrestling and westerns such as Gun Smoke and Lone Ranger. Above all things Vern enjoyed, family time was his favorite. He always enjoyed family gatherings, especially fish fries and BBQ’s. He was also a faithful member of Hope Church in Caledonia.

On Sunday, February 20, 2022, Vern was united with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Vern reached the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 16 days.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Brenda Horn; four daughters: Verna Williford (husband, Rick), Sherry Walter (husband, Ron), Angie Robinson (husband, Bob), Amy Stearns (husband, Bill); nine grandchildren: Nick (Kelly) French, Courtney (Micah) Turnbough, Leslea (Dillon) Horn, Taylor Robinson, Skyler Stearns, Malyn Robinson, Elliana Stearns, Mindy Williford, Kevin (Shelia) Williford. Vern is also survived by 7 great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, special friend Tom Lee, and many other extended family and friends.

Vern was preceded in death by his father, Orville Horn; mother, Mollie Mosier Campbell; brothers: Raymond Horn, Walter Horn, and other siblings; father-in-law and mother-in-law: George and Margie Marler; and two special sisters-in-law: Glenda Golden and Georgia Price.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5 to 8 PM at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 12:30 to 2 PM.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2 PM held in the DeClue Chapel. Pastor Dale Stringer will officiate the service assisted by Bro. Robert “Boat” Wade.

Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served and ministered to the family of Mr. Vernum Horn.