THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Herbert Ord Van Horn, age 87, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on January 22, 2009 at Florida Hospital Flagler after a short illness. He was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on September 21, 1921 to the late Samuel Clyde and Anna Van Horn.

Herbert was a WWII veteran and retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad where he was a car inspector. His favorite hobby was woodworking to include building houses. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and a member of the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Norma De Yarmon Van Horn in July of 2008, and a grandson, Derek Van Horn Fowkes, in November of 2008.

He is survived by two daughters, Margie Ann Ankrom (Bova) and Barbara Jean Gallagher (Mike), both of Palm Coast; three grandchildren, Christina Henson and Bo Ankrom of Palm Coast and Herb Ankrom of Los Angeles, California; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Rd. S., Flagler Beach. His family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are asked to be sent to DAV 86, PO Box 359, Flagler Beach, FL 32136.

Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.