William David Horne, 93, of Franklin Township passed away Saturday morning at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

He was born April 17, 1918, in Pulaski, and was the son of the late William Herman and Ida Mae (Lewis) Horne.

He was a lifetime farmer. He also worked from 1941 until his retirement in 1980 at Armco, now AK Steel, where he worked in transportation. He also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by one son, William Gary (Ruth Ann) Horne of Butler; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; two siblings, Ethel Laughner and Glenn Horne, both of Butler; and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Horne of Florence, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Genevieve Horne, who he married Aug. 5, 1939, and who passed away Nov. 6, 2003; one son, Robert Lee Horne; and one grandson.

<B>HORNE</B> — The funeral service and interment for William David Horne, who passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, were held privately by the family.Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001 or to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.To leave an online tribute or for more information, go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.