Richard M. Horner

Richard M. Horner, 89, Mooresville, passed away on August 5, 2024, at the Springs of Mooresville. Mr. Horner was born October 1, 1934, in Indianapolis, to the late Deke Horner and Olive (Kesterson) Lusty. After a three-month courtship, he married Kay (Dillon) on April 25, 1964, a union that has spanned sixty years. 

Dick graduated from Mooresville High School in 1952 and attended Lynchburg College. He proudly served in the United States Army and the Naval Reserves. He was always involved in the electrical industry and worked early on as a salesman for Harry Kahn and Economy Electric. He and Kay founded Electrical Enterprise and also owned Electric Heat Wholesale for many years. He eventually retired from Indianapolis Power & Light. 

Dick was a longtime member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge #78 and was a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. He was mechanically minded and enjoyed the challenge of fixing things. Instead of purchasing a new light, he would take the time to rewire the old light. This hobby was affectionately referred to as “tinkering”. Dick was a determined, hard-working man and also very devoted to his family. 

Survivors include his wife, Kay; sons, Rodney M. (Leann) Horner and Morgan L. (Stacey) Horner; grandchildren, Brendan and Ryan Horner; Kary (Thomas) Smith and Cody (Molly Newton) Horner. 

Dick’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High St., Mooresville. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024, 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2024. Cremation will occur at the Morgan County Crematory, Mooresville, and inurnment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Morgan County Humane Society, in honor of Dick's love for animals, or to a favorite charity.  Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.