WILMINGTON — Benjamin Newton “Buzzy” Horne III, 74, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Buzzy was born Dec. 25, 1943, in New Hanover County to the late Benjamin Newton Jr. and Bessie Beverly Hufman. He married the late April Elaine Butz Feb. 28, 1968. They resided in Kure Beach, N.C., owned and operated Kure Key Motel for over 20 years, and dedicated 43 years to Kure Beach Pier.
He was an outdoorsman all his days; feeding the squirrels, birds, ducks and his wild pet alligator that resided on his property. Buzzy was an amazing husband, father and pawpaw to many. His playful spirit brought smiles to the faces of all who knew him. He had a giving nature that kept his days busy and his heart full.
Preceded in death by his parents and wife, April; he is survived by his son, Benjamin Newton Horne IV (Val); daughter, Barbara Bailey (Donald); grandson, Johnny Bailey (Jamey Starnes); granddaughter, McKenzie Minx (Briana Starnes); brothers, Mark Hooker, David Horne, Doug Horne and Benny Horne; and sisters, Cheryl Ann and Pam Horne.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington. A graveside service will follow in Federal Point Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to the Pretty in Pink Foundation or American Cancer Society.
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