Charles N. Horne, Jr., age 98, of Honea Path, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born May 20, 1924, in Raleigh, NC, he was a son of the late Charles N. Horne, Sr. and Lois Lucas Horne. Charlie was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force where he served during WWII flying a P-47 Thunderbolt. He participated in the European, African, Middle Eastern Theatre where he received 4 Bronze Stars for Air Offensive. His first combat mission was on June 6, 1944. He was the recipient of the French Legion Medal of Honor-Rank of Chevalier; the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Cluster; and the Distinguished Unit Badge-406th Fighter Group. Charlie met his beloved wife, Coda Wilson Horne, while they were both working at Delta Airlines. He enjoyed a long career in the airline industry and retired from Eastern Airlines in 1984. He was a member of Broadmouth Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, Charles N. Horne, III, Christopher E. Horne, and Alexander W. Horne (late wife Susan Clinkscales Horne); daughter, Shannon Cox (late husband Ron Cox); grandchildren, Kelly Hargis, Colleen Hargis, Kenneth Oliver Horne, and Mason Horne; and great granddaughter, Emily Hargis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Coda Wilson Horne; daughter, Emily W. Horne; brother, Brian Horne; and sisters, Hilda Siegmeyer and Marcella Howard. The funeral service will be held Friday, January 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Justin Phillips officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wreaths Across America, www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Events Funeral Service Friday, January 20, 2023 1:00PM M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-332-8022 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621