James William Horne, III, age 67, of Americus, died at his residence Friday, March 20, 2020. A native of Americus, he was born August 1, 1953. The son of the late James William Horne, Jr and Betty Horne. Mr. Horne was a cabinet maker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He loved doing woodworking and fishing. The family wishes a special thank you to Pruett Health Hospice of Cordele for the care they gave him and Pastor Marty Dillon for his dedication to the family. Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor Marty Dillon officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 151 Bone Rd., Americus, GA 31709. Honorary Pallbearers include Larry Rushing, James McCord, John Ferguson, Steve Kirkland, Jim Smith, David Dent, Hal Head, Larry Head and Deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Debbie Horne of Americus; a son and his companion, James William "Jimbo" Horne IV and Kristin Welch of Americus; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betsy and Tommy Fields of Leesburg and Debbie and Jimmy Ward of Americus; a brother and sister-in-law, Walter "Sport" Horne and Monica of Americus; a grandchild, Riley Horne of Americus, a number of nieces and nephews, special friends, Ann and Larry Rushing of Leslie and also his canine friend, Earl.

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