Ray Horn

Ray Horn, 81, of Princeton, IN, died at 1:55 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, IN. Ray was born August 21, 1927 in Harrisburg, IL; son of William Edgar and Marie Horn.


Ray and his wife Laurana managed various truck stops in the early years of their marriage. Later, they managed the Gay Dan Restaurant in Princeton. Throughout his life, Ray also worked for the Princeton Street Department, Wilkinson-Bates Lumber and Experience Works. Ray was also a member of Fairview Presbyterian Church and Prince Lodge # 231. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his wife, family and dog Buddy.


Ray is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laurana. He is also survived by: Daughter Debbie Finke (Steve) Greenwood, IN; Son Scott Horn (Karen) Princeton, IN, Four Granddaughters – Amy (Randy) Chilton, Angie Ellis, Erin (Ron) Miller and Laura (Derick) Wiggins, and Six Great Grandchildren – Nathan, Josh, Zach, Molly, Ethan and Ronnie.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Ingle Horn and one sister, Lillian Jones.


Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Fairview Presbyterian Church, Princeton IN. The family will receive visitors from 9:00 AM until service time on Saturday at Fairview Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Fairview Presbyterian Church, or the Gibson County Animal Shelter.
The Austin Funeral Home at Mt. Vernon, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at austinfuneralhome.com