William G. Horner

William Glen Horner, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Please visit  https://streamforfriends.org/william-horner/ for service information and a slideshow.

Glen was born December 27, 1938 in Cassville, MO, to Amos & Lora (Patterson) Horner.  He served his country in the United States Navy.  Glen married Linda Sue Pendergrass on August 31, 1960.  He was a Civil War history buff and enjoyed touring the Civil War Battlefields.  He loved learning new things.  Glen had a pilot license and his real estate license and a certificate as a Master Gardener.  He worked for the utility plant in Independence, MO.  Glen and his family moved to Hastings, NE and helped get the new power plant up and running. He was the Whelan Energy Center and Electric production superintendent for 20 years until his retirement.  After his retirement, Glen and his family moved back to Independence, MO, where he pursued his hobbies of woodworking and gardening and planned to spend time fishing with his son and grandson.  He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. 

Glen was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Horner of the home; son, William “Guy” Horner, Jr. and his wife, Joy, of Independence; daughter, Sherrie Horner of Independence; grandson, Jason Horner of Independence; four sisters: Louise Corder of OK, Belle Willmann of TX, Melanie Jo Tichenor of MO, and Janie Harvey of MO; three brothers: Charles Horner of AR, Pat Horner of MO, and Mike Horner of OK; and several nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600