Howard Bryne Hornick, 69, of Harrisonburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Hornick was born Aug. 6, 1941, in Elkins, W.Va., and was a son of the late Dorsey V. and Mary Elizabeth (Wyatt) Hornick.

Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. Mr. Hornick owned and operated Generation Gap Restaurant in Harrisonburg for many years. He also managed Midway Market and was a salesman for Krispy Kreme Donuts, Tasty Kake and Flowers Bread.

Mr. Hornick enjoyed hunting and fishing and drinking his Diet Dr. Pepper. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed going home to Elkins. Howard was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

On April 23, 1963, he married Patricia Ann Riggleman, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hornick is survived by a son, Aaron Hornick; five daughters, Jeanette DeMastus and husband, Fred, of Harrisonburg, Vickie Hornick of Harrisonburg, April Hedrick and husband, H. Edward of Harrisonburg, Misty Hornick of Harrisonburg and Jessica "J.R." Hornick of Broadway; one brother, Dale Hornick of Shipman, Va.; one sister, Josephine "Jo" Hornick of Broadway; nine grandchildren, Marc Sloop, Joshua Sloop, Bryne Hedrick, Lindsi Hedrick, Megan Hedrick, Cierra Stevens, Isaiah Solomon, Kayla Hoover and Johann Ellis. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dempsey Hornick and Eugene Hornick; two sisters, Freda Hornick and Elaine Hornick; and a grandson, H. Edward Hedrick II.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Seth Stratford officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens near Harrisonburg.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Harrisonburg. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Vets, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301, ATTN:  Gift Processing, or by visiting www.dav.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.

Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

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Condolences. We are so sorry for your loss! Howard was a great man and will be sadly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to the family! The Cason's Dr Alan Cason Debra and Staff 2010-11-15 06:49:32

Sorry for your loss. I will never forget the way he liked to joke around and his laughter. He will be missed. April Hottinger 2010-11-15 07:13:03

My Loving Father Dad, I love you & miss you so much! I know that you are with our father in heaven now & your not hurting anymore. Its still hard. I have so many good memories of you. There are going to be so many things that I miss. Thank you for being the dad & granddad that you were. I couldnt ask for anyone I would want to be my dad or granddad to me & my children but you. I will remember the times you use to take me fishing, going on car rides & teaching me how to drive. I will remember your sense of humor & how you just loved to talk to people. No one was a stranger to you. I love you dad. God Bless you Jessica Hornick 2010-11-15 07:48:32

Job Coach- Walmart Pat and family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Marlena King 2010-11-15 07:59:04

i miss him so much he loks peace ful now though he has a grin on his face megan hedrick 2010-11-15 08:49:08

Mrs. Hornick and family; I wish to express my condolence to you and the family on the loss of your husband Howard. An old neighbor from Southampton Dr. Cleda (Frankel) Taubin Anonymous 2010-11-15 13:10:12

Condolences Vickie and family,im sorry for your lose,when i used to come pick you up an dad was on the porch,he would take me out there in a story but in the end he made his point.he gave me the smoker that i just used yesterday and when i look at it i will always have that memory,love all of yall David Leap and Evelyn 2010-11-15 13:58:29

We are sorry for your loss and we hope you find comfort in our thoughts and prayers! Brandy and Tim Funk 2010-11-15 14:05:06

So sorry for your loss. Howard was a good man and friend and will be missed. Garry Sherman 2010-11-15 14:10:25

This is a great loss! R.I.P Unckle Howard! you will be greatly missed! our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Even though you are with God and My Daddy you will be missed here on earth! Until we meet again! we love you Nina Hornick-Coira and Family 2010-11-15 14:10:44

R.I.P Unckle Howard! you will be missed! and to the family you all are in our thoughts and Prayers! God Bless you and keep you safe Kathy Hornick-Pool 2010-11-15 14:13:56

May God be with you and the family. Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Howard and you were good friends. Howard is with God now and is out of pain. Just hang on to God and his blessings and he will carry you through. Judy Boyers 2010-11-15 14:21:08

god bless you all you all are in our thoughts and prays. Howard was a great person and will be missed Bettie Hornick, Steve Hornick & family Anonymous 2010-11-15 15:47:33

Thinking of You Jessica, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Diana Ferguson (Your kdg teacher) Diana Smith Ferguson 2010-11-15 16:27:46

To my Dad my best friend Dad: I know you are in a better place miss you soo much I wish the pain will go away in my heart I hope your sitting with me on the porch listening to me when I need to talk I am use to you being there for me your my number 1 dad so glad I had you in my life you will never die in my heart. My love for you will always be strong..You were the best dad anyone could ever have. Dad I could write a book on the best dad you were..I could write more but will end this before it does become a book!! Will Always Love You and You Will Always Be in my heart Forever!!!! Vickie Hornick 2010-11-15 20:10:36

my granddad we will miss you i love you granddasdy!!!!!!!!!!! Kayla Hoover 2010-11-16 07:06:30

As you go on.. I didnt get to see you that often but Im very thankful for the time I did get to spend with you at the Reunion and your house. I knew from the beginning that you were a great Father,Husband,Uncle,Friendetc...Thank you so much for the pictures you gave me of your elders Ill always cherish those You will be missed very much and Ill try to take care of my grandpa here on earth until he meets you in Heaven and the rest of the family..May you rest in peace now in that beautiful place called Heaven! Priscilla 2010-11-16 19:34:00

Grandad you're in my heart day and night i will miss u love cierra :( ur in a better place now :) Cierra Stevens 2010-11-17 06:36:20

granaddad i will miss you and i love you granddad love kayla kayla hoover 2010-12-04 13:54:08

The best grandaddy in the world! (: Grandaddy I miss you and love you! I am so glad you are pain free now, but wish you could be down here with the family. I remember when you help me through boy trouble and you would always tell me your proud i am getting married and you wanted to be there! I know you will be there in spirit! I LOVE YOU Lindsi Hedrick 2010-12-09 11:07:01

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