Mark Edward Horner's Obituary
Mark Edward Horner was born on April 7, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas to Colonel and Mrs. James Mark and Virginia “Jinx” Horner. Mark was named after his dad and grandmother, Marguerite Elizabeth, “Markey”. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and pastor.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lynn Gibbs.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; children: Elizabeth Hill and husband Chace of Lubbock, TX, James Geary of Georgetown, TX, Bethany Plummer and husband Matt of Fort Worth, TX, Anthony Horner of Longview, TX, Joshua Horner of Tahlequah, OK, and Andrew Horner of Portland, OR; grandchildren: Madelyn, Emma, Blake, Kellan, and Charlotte; and brother-in-law, Ray Ifera and wife Sharon and their children and grandchildren.
Mark graduated from McMurry University and Asbury Theological Seminary. He was a beloved teacher at Trinity School of Texas and pastor of Hope Community Church. Mark loved singing in many choirs and performing in theatrical productions. His favorite role was Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, first as an 11 year old, and last in 2014 at Artsview.
Our family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and care during this time.
A celebration of Marks life will be held at his church, Hope Community Church, 1105 Lake Drive, in Longview, on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 9:30 in the morning. The family request that memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice in Mark’s honor.
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