Fallen Hero: Retired Command Master Sergeant Charles Rickey (Rick) Horne

Madison


Funeral Home


Visitation

10-11 am, Monday, July 15, 2024, Broadmoor Baptist Church, Madison, MS

Service

Monday,July 15, 2024, Broadmoor Baptist Church, 1531 Highland Colony Parkway, Madison MS.


Obituary

Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.

Another great Airman and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on July 10, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Command Master Sergeant Charles Rickey (Rick) Horne age 73, who had served within the MSANG within the 172d Maintenance Squadron, 172d Airlift Wing, has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Airman. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Airman has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Airman for Life”.

Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
Charles Rickey (Rick) Horne (73) of Madison, MS went home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Rick was born in Holmes county on December 26, 1950 to Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Lamar Horne, Sr. He attended schools in Holmes County. In 1969, he joined the Mississippi Air National Guard (MSANG). His early careers included working as a surveyor and a welding inspector. His most fulfilling career was, by far, when he went to work full-time at the MSANG 172nd Airlift Wing. During his service, he proudly served on active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He retired December 31, 2010 as CMSgt of the 172nd Aircraft Maintenance Fabrication section. His father-in-law (Clark McDaniel) always said if anyone ever enjoyed retirement, it was Rickey Horne. Retirement afforded him the opportunity to enjoy watching old westerns on television, as well as, participating in various outdoor activities such as biking, riding a motorcycle, and even an adventure zip lining on a mission trip. He took up guitar lessons, but his guitar teacher and his four cats were the only ones he entertained.
He was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS and attended the Jarrett LifeGroup. He went on mission trips to Washington, DC; Caribou, ME; and India. Each year he looked forward to helping young boys and girls build crafts, such as tool boxes and bird houses, during WOW Week (Vacation Bible School).

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Alonzo and Gussie Horne and brother Alonzo Horne, Jr. Also preceding him in death was his in-laws, Clark and Betty McDaniel and brother-in-law Mike Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Sandra McDaniel Horne. He is also survived by his four fur babies: Gracie, Izzy, Brandy and Bailey Horne.

He is survived by his brother, James Patrick Horne (Nona) of Sallis; sister-in-law Diane Horne of Grenada; sister-in-law Elaine Cochran of Canton. He was the proud uncle of five nieces, one nephew, and 10 great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Center for Hope and Healing, c/o Broadmoor Baptist Church, 1531 Highland Colony Parkway, Madison, MS. 39110 or a charity of your choice.