Truman Horn

Truman Udel Horn, 91, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 19, 1929, in Cave City, Arkansas, to Alson and Mae Francis Perkey Horn. He and Dorothy Maintz married July 12, 1968, in St. Louis.

Truman entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 29, 1951, serving in the Korean War; earning a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star. He was honorably discharged Oct. 28, 1952.

Truman worked many years for General Motors; in 1984, he retired from the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. After retirement, he helped his wife run her ceramic shop business.

Truman had a special love for Corvettes, classic cars, traveling, RVing and bluegrass festivals. He also enjoyed trips to Mexico and being outside.

Truman would make his grandkids laugh and make them smile at his silliness. He always enjoyed Chevy Chase movies.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; four children, Kevin (Mary) Horn of Little Rock, Arkansas, Karl "Bo" Horn of Steedman, Missouri, Vickie Ford and Teresa Warner, both of Jackson; eight grandchildren, Daniel Yount, Robert Ford, Ashley Youngerman, Thomas Horn, Shania (Forest) Kincaid, Jaesa Warner, Austin (Mindy) Ford and Elizabeth Ford; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Kenneth Horn; three siblings, Ella Jean Browning, Treva Mae Horn and Billy Joe Horn; and a niece, Sue Hilborn.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Randall Perkey officiating. Burial will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors.

Due to current health conditions of COVID-19, those attending are asked to where masks and maintain social-distancing guidelines.

Memorial contributions may be given in Truman's memory to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Friends may share online condolences by clicking on the "Tribute Wall" tab of Truman's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.