Mr. Phillip Deral Horne, 86, of Lake City, died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Stillwaters Assisted Living Facility, following an extended illness. Deral was born in Jacksonville on February 20, 1926 to Eldis and Gertrude Horne and spent his childhood in Live Oak. He served as a gunner's mate in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Mary Louise Reams on June 8, 1947 and spent his career as a building contractor and real estate developer. After retirement, he served on the Board of Directors for Carolina Community Banks for North Georgia and Western North Carolina, while living in Andrews, NC. He was a devoted father and grandfather and a friend to many. Deral was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Louise, his two children Steve and Patti, his second wife Doris Raxter, and his brother Trice.

Survived by his daughter, Jeannette Runyon (Don) of Lake City. FL; grandchildren Brad Powell (Mitzi) of Jacksonville, FL and Jana Chanthabane (Vixay) of Charleston, SC; great-grandchildren Ella Chanthabane, Madeline Chanthabane, and Cody Chanthabane; his brother Davis Horne (Shirley) of Callahan, FL; and his sister-in-law Louise Horne of Snellville, GA. He is also survived by his nephews Gary, Craig, and Dan; and his neices Sharon and Donna.

Funeral services for Mr. Horne will be conducted Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Gateway- Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City, FL. Visitation with the family will be held before the service at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Mr. Hornes's honor to the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME,(386)752-1954, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com