William Horry
Obituary
William Horry was born April 15, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Ernest L. and Elizabeth Sue (Crutchfield) Horry and passed from this life in Tulsa, OK on May 2, 2015 at the age of 81 from complications of cancer.
Bill met the love of his life Glenda Lou (Miller) Horry while attending Central High School, where they both graduated from in 1952. They were married on October 15, 1955.
Bill was a very adventurous person, he loved the outdoors, sailing, fishing, hunting, hiking and especially flying in his Cessna 182. He enjoyed travels through Europe, Russia, Canada and Mexico. His favorite place to vacation with family was Lake City, Colorado.
His Naval career had him stationed in the Far East & South Pacific in 1953. He retired as the Emergency Operations Manager from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1991. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Tulsa Masonic Lodge #71, Tulsa Consistory- Scottish Rite, York Rite- Trinity Commandary #20, Society of American Military Engineers, US Naval Institute, South Carolina Historical Society, International Oceanographic Foundation and Cruising Club of America.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Glenda; infant twin sons Marcus and Marcel Horry; grandchild Gregory M. Horry Jr., and his brother, Vernon Barry Horry. He is survived by his son Gregory M. Horry of Tulsa; his daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa G. & L. Kevin Payne and Denise and Douglas W. Thornton, all of Broken Arrow; his six grandchildren, Jeromy Horry, Sheila McDaniel, Brenton and Stephanie Payne, Danielle and Grant Thornton; and one great grandchild, Talon McDaniel; and his sister Suzanne Tomasko.
Service 2:00 P.M. Friday First United Methodist Church – McBirney Chapel with interment in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
The family suggests donations be made in Bill’s memory to Clarehouse, 7616 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133.
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Tributes & Memories
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you! Peg
Peg Lopez
Good professional friend and good-natured colleague to all. Always quick to share good stories of his adventures on the wind by sailing craft or wing. I pray fond memories of Bill will comfort his family. And now on his final journey home as in the famous poem High Fligh by John Gillespie Magee, Jr, “Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, --and one a hundred things You have not dreamed of – Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew -- And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Rick Gardner
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Gene Spencer
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I have such fond memories of visiting Uncle Bill. Lisa, Greg, Denise, I am sorry for your loss. I will make a donation to the hospice house in honor of both your parents memory.
Cheryl Ray
So long, old friend. We will miss your smiling face at our luncheons, and feel confident we will meet again. Memories flood my mind....though years separated us after our school years, these later years have been blessed with our friendship renewed. Pray comfort for your family, and God's loving arms to surround you.
Jo (Pugh) Moore
Lisa, Denise & Greg; We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this time. Rex & Marilyn Blevins
Rex & Marilyn Blevins
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Susan & Mark McKillip
Dove in memory of William "Bill" Horry
Joseph Jones
Dear Denise, Lisa, Greg and families: I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a dear friend and coworker at the Corps for more than 35 years. I know he fought a valiant fight against the cancer that had debilitated him and I know he was weary of the struggle. Please be assured that he passed his final exam and was awarded his permanent wings by the FAA (Flight Approving Angel) on 2 May!! He talked to me about 2 weeks ago about what documents needed to be filed with the Civil Service Commission when he passed and I know he had most of the info already entered on the form. If you need any help with this, please let me know. May God comfort you all. Joe and Beulah Jones
Joseph L. Jones