Randy Horn (1957-2007)- Randy In spite of his ill health Randy tried to show up at the Smyth County Jam as much as he possibly could. Everyone who knew Randy will miss his friendly smile and out-going manner. If you were a stranger, Randy would put you at ease; this is a special trait not all of us possess. In addition to emceeing singing at the jam, Randy was proud of his garden and loved flowers. At one time Randy played bass, in later months he would get up and sing a song once in a while, sometimes with his parents, Pauline and Emery, sometimes solo. All the jam attendees will miss Randy and all send heart-felt condolences to his family who are bowed in grief at his passing. Randy had been an important part of all the jams since Larry and some friends started the Saltville Jam in 1997.
In Memorandum
RANDALL LEE HORN, age 50, died Friday, July 13, 2007 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. He attended Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was master of ceremonies for the Smyth County Jam at the Chilhowie Lions Club, was a lover of bluegrass music, participated in the Smyth County March of Dimes, and loved the outdoors: tearing down things and rebuilding them. Years ago, he was a member of the family band, Clover Leaf Bluegrass Band, where he played the bass and sang. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis “Cissy” Horn of Marion, Virginia; parents, Emery and Pauline Horn of Glade Spring, Virginia; one daughter, Mandi Vanhoozer and husband, Will, of Marion, Virginia; two sons, Spc. William V. Horn and friend Amanda, of Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Ryan Lee Horn of Grand Blanc, Michigan; two brothers, Larry Horn and wife, Lisa of Fenton, Michigan,; Kenneth Horn and friend, Carol of Abingdon, Virginia; one brother-in-law and “good buddy”, Bart Simons, of Marion, Virginia; sister-in-law, “his sister”, Debbie Simons, of Wytheville, Virginia; sister-in-law, Gina Ogle, and husband, Chris, of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Desiree Blankenship, of Concord, Virginia; one grandson, Tommy Vanhoozer; one niece Rachel Horn-Kidder; one nephew, Kyle Horn. Special friend and physician, Dr. Handy. Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Smyth County March of Dimes, P.O. Box 427, Marion, Virginia.
