Rev. Jasper E. Horne

Passed 05/31/2021

Rev. Jasper E. Horne was born to the late Walter & Annie Horne, Sr. on November 4, 1946. He received his crown from our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 31, 2021.

He received his secondary education at West Deep Creek High School in Wadesboro, NC and his Bachelor of Theology from Shaw Divinity School, Raleigh, NC in 1980. He also attended Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, NC majoring in Business Administration.

Rev. Horne was an associate minister of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC from 1976-1980. He served as former pastor of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Pelham, NC, Providence Baptist Church in Edenton, NC, and Second Baptist Union Church in Ahoskie, NC. Rev. Horne faithfully served the people of God for twenty-seven years. He had a servant's heart and helped so many people overcome adversities.

While making frequent visits to the cafeteria at NC A&T State University, he met a young lady, Shrell Orville, who he married July 19, 1975. He affectionately referred to her as the love of his life and the next best thing to salvation.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Shrell O. Horne; son, Jaconiah "Jay" (Paula) Horne; two grandchildren, Shamiah & Jeremiah Horne. A sister, Texie Bullard of Charlotte, NC. A mother in-law, Ella Mae Oville of Opelousas, LA. Three sisters in-law: Sue Oville of Baton Rogue, LA, Shirley Bias of Opelousas, LA, and Pauline Horne of Polktown, NC; two brothers in-law: Kenneth (Lisa) Orville and Venward Orville, Jr. both of Opelousas, LA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Rev. Horne was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Annie Horne; his sister, Annie Fuller; sister in-law, Kathrine Smith; brothers, Walter A. Horne, Job Horne, and Moses Horne.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 3pm-5pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A service honoring his life will be held at Fellowship Of His Glory Ministries 7010 Spencer-Dixon Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 On Friday, June 11, 2021. The visitation will begin at 11:30am and the service will follow at 12:00pm. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109