Ronald "Ron" Charles Horaney's Obituary
Ron Horaney, 54, beloved husband, son, father, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend died Monday, May 30, 2016 at a local hospital due to a sudden tragedy. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 906 Padon, Longview with the Reverend Kevin Wittmayer, the Reverend Jonathan Jehorek and the Rev. Janeen Laurinec officiating. Entombment will follow at Rosewood Park Mausoleum under direction of Rader Funeral Home. A visitation and reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Church at 1 PM prior to the service.
Ron was born on January 30, 1962 in Longview to Albert and Betty Horaney where he resided until his untimely death. He graduated from Longview High School in 1980 and later earned an associate degree from Kilgore College. Ron also studied overseas at the University of Jordan in Aman. He loved to travel as was evident by his visits to twenty-four countries, where he made many friends. Ron loved people, never met a stranger, and enjoyed doing things to help others while never wanting or expecting recognition for his good deeds or service.
On January 6, 1996, Ron married Faezeh Pour Mogahdam at Trinity Episcopal Church and they were blessed with five wonderful children to whom he was very devoted and with who he enjoyed playing golf and being together for other family gatherings and outings. Faezeh was a loyal supporter of all Ron’s endeavors. His family and his Lebanese heritage were very dear to him, and he always instilled the importance of both to his children.
Ron was owner of Horaney’s Feed and Seed, and Agriculture business in Marshall and co-owner of Horaney’s Longview. He was extremely proud of Horaney’s being the recipient of the Small Business of the Year award from the Baylor University Hankamer School of Business. He was a member of the Longview Masonic Lodge #404, a Shriner, a member of the Harvest Festival Board and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He and his family were longtime supporters of the Harvest Festival, where his mother, Betty, established a scholarship in memory of his father, Albert. He loved Longview and was proud to be a citizen, one respected and loved by so many friends, customers, and business associates.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Albert Horaney, his grandparents, Harry and Lorraine Horaney, and Charley and Asma Barkett; his uncles, Shibley Horaney, Richard Horaney and Sam Barkett.
He is survived by his wife, Faezeh; his mother, Betty; his brother, Albert “Al” of Tyler; his children, Betty Jeanette, Ronald Albert, Alia Michelle, Jonathan Charles and Layla. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Golestan Pour; brothers-in-law, Parsa and Mohammed Pour; father-in-law, Reza Pour all of Sweden; sister-in-law, Fahimeh Asperand, and an aunt, Pyre Smith and husband, Butch of Tatum.
Other loving family members who survive Ron are his uncle, Johnny Barkett and wife Mary Lou of Marshall; aunt, Mary Lois Fadal and Husband, Dr. Ronald O. of Waco; cousins, Michael Horaney of Phoenix; Dr. Philip Thomas of Dallas; Dr. Bradford Thomas and wife, Gina of Galveston; Gregory Gani and wife, Kathy of Marshall; Dr. Ronald N. Fadal and wife, Dr. Jennifer of Longview; Robin Scott Fadal and wife, Rita of Spring; and nephew, Alexander Horaney of Tyler. Many other cousins, great nieces and nephews also survive Ron.
A special thanks go to Ron's wonderful neighbors, Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reesor for their love and support.
Pallbearers who are honored to serve are Dan Fiscus, Dr. John Ross, Robin Fadal, Dr. Ronald Fadal, Dr. Phillip Thomas, Jonathan Williams, Eric Joseph, Dr. Ben Mack, Daryl Atkinson and Lindsey Terry.
Honorary Pallbearers are Gregory Gani, Dr. Bradford Thomas, Trip Tidwell, Jon Draper, Larry Iltis, Mark Atkinson and Bruce Bridges.
Memorials in Ron’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN, the Harvest Festival 904 N. 6th St., Longview, TX 75601 or charity of choice.
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