Richard M. Hornbeck

Richard M. Hornbeck of Belpre, Ohio, passed away February 24, 2017 at his winter home in Avon Park, Florida. He was born August 25, 1944 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late Calvin H. Hornbeck and Frances E. Flinn Hornbeck. Richard retired from Ames Company after 35 years of service. He was co-owner of Hornbeck’s Bait and Tackle. He loved fishing and was known as a kind and gentle man. He is survived by his wife, Leonora (Kim) Kimberg Hornbeck; four sons, Richard Hornbeck of Vienna, W.Va., Kevin Hornbeck (Sally) of Vincent, Ohio, Clinton Hornbeck of Belpre, Ohio, and Bryan Burns (Peggy), of Vincent, Ohio; one brother, Lee Hornbeck of Reader, W.Va.; twelve grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Jacquay; and daughter-in-law, Dedra Hornbeck. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, with Pastor Mark Eaton officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Home Cemetery, Belleville, W.Va. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s honor to Save A Kitty, Parkersburg, at www.saveakitty.org, or P.O. Box 1442, Parkersburg, WV 26102.