04/19/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Swanson Hornsby
Claude A. Swanson Hornsby,
Jr. Newport News High School Class of February 1949 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There
is more
sad news this Friday.
Swanson Hornsby,
President of the Student Body of the Class of February 1949,
wife of
Mary
Ellen Booth Hornsby,
Band
Sweetheart of the Class of June 1951, brother
of the late Robert Hornsby and brother-in-law of Genis Bird
Crowder Hornsby ('54) of VA, passed
away in Newport News on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the age of 82.
From the Daily Press - 04/19/13:
Claude A. Swanson Hornsby Jr. |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Claude A.
Swanson Hornsby, Jr., 82, of Newport News, passed away on April 17th, 2013.
He was born in Newport News, VA on March 5, 1931. He graduated from Newport News High School. Swanson graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1953. While at W&M, he lettered in football and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He coached football at George Wythe Junior High, began a sales... |
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Swanson was
preceded by his parents, C. S. "Red" Hornsby and Lucile "Hornsby" Colonna and
his brother, Robert Hornsby. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Mary Ellen Booth Hornsby, three sons: Claude A. S. "Chip" Hornsby, wife Lynn, Hugh Booth Hornsby, wife Beth, and Steven Reed Hornsby, wife Pam; grandchildren: Meagan Morgan-husband Randy, Laura Meeker-husband-George, Caitlin Hornsby, H. "Booth" Hornsby, Jr., Aubrey Hornsby, Brice Hornsby, S. "Reed" Hornsby, Jr., Ellen Hornsby; sister-in-law: Genis Hornsby; niece: Genis Brown-husband Ben; nephews: Robert Hornsby, Jr.-wife Sandy, Mark Hornsby-wife Kandy, David Hornsby; and close family friend Rick Nelson-wife Martha. There will be a family graveside service. The Memorial Service will be held at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church Saturday April 20th at 1:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to Hidenwood Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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April 19, 2013
Steve and
Family, April 19, 2013
Chip, Lynn and Family, April 19, 2013
April
19,
2013
April
19,
2013
JUNE AND I JUST
LEARNED OF SWANSON'S DEATH...YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ARE IN OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.........
~ JOHN TUTTLE, Midlothian, Virginia
April
19,
2013
The Hornsby family,
I have worked with Swanson for 30 years thru Pembroke Construction for insurance questions. I will miss him dearly. My condolences to you, Mary Ellen, and your entire family. ~ Jocelyn Wenrick, Hampton, Virginia April 19, 2013 Morgan and Randy: I am so incredibly sorry to read of your grandfather's dying. May God hold you in the hollow of His hand through this valley. ~ Gayle Crissman, Gloucester, Virginia April 19, 2013
Chip, Hugh,
and the rest of the Hornsby family, April 19, 2013
Dear Chip,
Lynn and family,
~
Unsigned April 19, 2013
Dear Mary
Ellen,
~ Unsigned April 19, 2013 Mary Ellen, Chip, Lynn and family. We just learned of Swanson's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Joey and Jodi Ritchie, Newport News, Virginia April 19, 2013
Dear Chip Lynn and entire Hornsby family, April 19, 2013 Dear Hugh: I am so
sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great individual and
his zest for life, character and southern hospitality and charm will
live on forever in you and your brothers. I remember the fraternity
get togethers we had at your house on the river where both he and
your mom made certain we all had a fun time while keeping us out of
trouble :-). My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and the
rest of your family during this time... Godspeed, Mr. Hornsby. April 19, 2013 Dear Chip, Lynn and the girls, April 19, 2013 Mary Ellen, Margaret and I were sorry to hear of
the the loss of Swanson,, you and your family are in our prayers. April 19, 2013 Chip, Hugh and your family, April 19, 2013 Brice - Jim and I were
so sorry to read your granddad's obit in this morning's DP. Our
prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. April 19, 2013 Please know our prayers are with you. Your dad was a true
gentleman, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be
missed but he leaves a wonderful legacy. April 19, 2013 W
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Our deepest
sympathies are extended to Swanson's family and friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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