Clayton Robert Horne
September 6, 1942 – March 28, 2026 (Age 83)
Clayton R. Horne, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026.
Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Clayton was the son of the late Clayton William Horne and the late Margaret Virginia Lowe. He was a devoted family man, a proud veteran, and faithful to his community and church. Clayton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dottie Carter; his daughter, Christy Horne; and his brothers, Clayton William Horne, Jr. and John Larry Smith; as well as his first wife, Mary E. Baker “Libby”; and his son, Timothy L. Horne.
Clayton is survived by his sons, Michael L. Horne (Lisa) and Charles Horne; his stepchildren, Tim Carter and Kay Carter; and his adopted son, Clint Williams. He was a proud grandfather to Candie, Caroline, Bonnie, Chuck, Justin (Caitlin), Wendy (Jordan), and Somer, and a loving great-grandfather to nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his adopted grandchildren, Brandy, Kayla, and Matthew, along with his dear friends, Lea-Ann and Randy Bowers and Bill Cole.
Clayton was a faithful member of Harvest Ministries Church. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy and was a dedicated member of the American Legion and the VFW. He retired from General Tire after many years of hard work and commitment.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Ministries Church, PO Box 3516 CRS Rock Hill, SC 29732 or to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, 500-B Spratt Street , Charlotte, NC 28206.
Clayton will be remembered for his strength, his kindness, and the love he shared with all who knew him. He will live on through his family and the many lives he touched.