Joe Edward Horn, 79, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Sammy Smith officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM at the funeral home.
Mr. Horn was born September 9, 1946, in Macon County, Georgia, to the late Marvin W. & Bernice Mae Brown Horn. He worked for Delco Remy but spent most of his working life as an owner/operator truck driver. He logged over 3 million miles all across the country. He enjoyed fishing and working his cows. He was a member of Callie Garbutt Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children: Ann Scott & Nick and Jimmy Horn & Dale, all of Fitzgerald; grandchildren: Nicole Scott, Beth Layfield & Daniel, Michael Horn, Leann McLeod & Mark, Katelyn Horn, Coleen Jackson & Joshua, Dustin Peters, Lana Oliver & Jacob, and Keylie Green; a whole bunch of great-grandchildren; and siblings: Willene Lott, Marvin Horn, Jr., Mark Horn & JoAnn, and Wilma Jean Clemons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Horn; a granddaughter, Haley Green; and siblings: June Horn, Jesse Horn, John Horn, Robert Horn, “Sister” Strickland, G.W. Horn, and Paul Horn.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.