Albert M. "Al" Hornocker
July 19, 1930- August 28, 2011
Albert M. "Al" Hornocker, 81, of Anderson, following a long recovery from a December auto accident died August 28, 2011 at Bethany Pointe.
He was born July 19, 1930 in Lawrence County, Indiana, the son of Ora and Etta (Wolfe) Hornocker. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1948, and obtained his bachelor and masters degree from Purdue University. He was a personnel supervisor at Delco Remy for 35 years, retiring in 1990. Following that he was a tax preparer for H&R Block for 20 years.
He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Anderson, Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #77 F&AM, Sigma Pi Fraternity, John Purdue Club, Purdue Alumni Association
He enjoyed Summer memories at Lake Freeman with family and friends and Spring Breaks in Florida. He was an avid reader.
Survivors include his 5 children, Kim Smith , Kelly (Johnny) Jones of Anderson, and Jay (Debbie) Hornocker of Lapel, Kristin E. (Mark) Kidd of Wadsworth, OH and Kirk A. (Beth) Hornocker of Sweetser. 8 grandchildren: Karli Smith (special friend Ethan Mullins), Jordan Smith, Ashley Jones, Vada Hornocker, Margo Hornocker, Kate Hornocker, Zachary Kidd, Allison Kidd. 2 great grandchildren Jaylen Jones and Oliver Mullins; his sister Rosemary Chapman of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jeanette E. Hornocker Jan. 2, 2009, brother in law, Julian Chapman and his son-in-law Charlie Smith.
Services will be on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 11AM at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, officiated by Pastors Ryan Rasmussen and Donna Madewell. Burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
Thank you to Bethany Pointe for their special care, and a special thank you to his only sister, Rosemary who devoted several months to his care.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church, Christian Center, or Riley Children's Hospital.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].