Roger Eugene Hornsby

Roger Eugene Hornsby, age 71, of Gainesville, GA passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 following an extended illness.

He was a resident of Hall County for the past 25 years and retired as a professional painter. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was of the Baptist Faith.

Roger was the son of the late William Perry Hornsby, Jr. and Joyce Clara Harris Hornsby, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Hornsby, and bothers, Jerry, Gary, and Ronny Hornsby.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gail Hornsby, Gainesville, GA; sons, Steven Todd Hornsby, Gainesville, GA, and Michael Dwayne Hornsby, Greenville, GA ; daughters, Tracey Hornsby Britt, Monticello, GA, and Amanda Hornsby Williamson, Gainesville, GA; and brother, Dennis Hornsby, Athens, GA. 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Roger are scheduled for 2 PM Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville, GA.

Rev. Jeff Gabriel will officiate.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11 AM until time of service at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home.

Following the service, Mr. Hornsby will be cremated per his wishes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution be made to Hillside Chapel Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.hillsidechapelfuneralhome.com

Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1190 McEver Rd. Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.