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Michael Darrow Horn
Michael Darrow Horn 66, of Currituck, NC passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1957, in El Monte, California in Los Angeles County. Michael is survived by his sister, Suzanne Horn and a slew of cousins, relatives, and life-long friends in Currituck, NC. Michael was preceded in death by his Mother, Virginia J. Horn and his father, Richard K. Horn.
Michael graduated from Knapp High School in 1976. He then attended COA in Elizabeth City, NC where he completed accredited coursework. From there, Michael took a maintenance position with the Town of Nags Head. After a few years, Michael moved on to a better job with the Department of Commerce N.O.A.A. in 1982. Once hired with N.O.A.A., Michael became and engineering technician. In that role, he travelled along the coast from Maine to Texas and the Great Lakes, attending survey markers and tide stations.
Michael retired July 13, 2013. He read avidly and was a history expert. The rest of his days were spent at home with family and friends. Suzanne has honored Michael’s preference for cremation. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily, NC March 17, 2024 at 2 pm. Please share an expression of comfort with the family at http://www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Mike Horn was my friend . I will miss having good conversation about history with him.
Suzanna sorry to hear of Mikes passing.
Suzanne, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn Mike. He is at peace with his decision to leave quietly and no longer in pain. Hugs to you from Florida.
We are so sorry for your loss Susanne Praying for you The Powell Family
Prayers for you Suzanne.
I am saddened by Mike's passing I will miss his weekly visits at my Currituck home and the conversations we had sharing history, Duck Hunting, and tales of time I spent with Jimmy Buffett.Sail on my friend with the wind at your back and calm seas always in your path
I am sorry for your loss. If I can do anything to help out you know how to contact Me. Your brother is at peace now.
Dear Suzanne, my most sincern condolences to you during your hours of Grief. I pray God comfort you and give you strength. Love always, Miss Margarette Etheridge
Suzanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you . I always enjoyed talking with him.
SO SAD TO SEE MIKE IS GONE SUZANNE. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU, ASKING JESUS TO GIVE HIS PEACE & STRENGTH TO EMPOWER YOU THRU THE GRIEF. WE SHALL ALL MISS MIKE, OUR BELOVED WALKING HISTORIAN & ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CURRITUCK!!! SHALOM ALEICHEM, NANCY D. SNEAD
I met Mike when I was a young kid back in 1987-88 time frame. Before his bigger house off tulls creek, he had a small place next to the water near Currituck (i think) and he'd throw big parties that my parents would bring me to. Fast forward 10 or so years to when I got a job with NOAA when I turned 18. Mike would get me to drive him all over VA & NC looking for bench marks. He would tell me every bit of civil war history, architecture and plantation history, building types, you name it. We had many many other adventures while working for NOAA. Trips to Florida, SC, and Louisiana were some of the best times of my life and I shared them with Mike Horn driving him wherever he requested. He'd do anything for me and I felt the same. He was considered family. I miss those days with Mike. I still work for NOAA in the same office he retired from. He is still a legend as we talk about him in a positive way almost weekly. We always share stuff we learned from Mike with new folks and carry on his legacy. We reminisce about the good old days when Mike, Kyle, and Rick were with NOAA... it was all about the good times and that's part of his legacy, is making work enjoyable, eating a fresh tuna sandwich for lunch when you can, and enjoying a cold beverage after a long day in the field. I miss ole Mike Horn. Our thoughts are with the family, and Suzanne.
Mike Horn was my friend . I will miss having good conversation about history with him.
Suzanna sorry to hear of Mikes passing.
Suzanne, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn Mike. He is at peace with his decision to leave quietly and no longer in pain. Hugs to you from Florida.
We are so sorry for your loss Susanne
Praying for you
The Powell Family
Prayers for you Suzanne.
I am saddened by Mike’s passing I will miss his weekly visits at my Currituck home and the conversations we had sharing history, Duck Hunting, and tales of time I spent with Jimmy Buffett.Sail on my friend with the wind at your back and calm seas always in your path
I am sorry for your loss. If I can do anything to help out you know how to contact Me. Your brother is at peace now.
Dear Suzanne, my most sincern condolences to you during your hours of
Grief. I pray God comfort you and give you strength. Love always, Miss Margarette Etheridge
Suzanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you . I always enjoyed talking with him.
SO SAD TO SEE MIKE IS GONE SUZANNE. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU, ASKING JESUS TO GIVE HIS PEACE & STRENGTH TO EMPOWER YOU THRU THE GRIEF. WE SHALL ALL MISS MIKE, OUR BELOVED WALKING HISTORIAN & ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CURRITUCK!!!
SHALOM ALEICHEM,
NANCY D. SNEAD
I met Mike when I was a young kid back in 1987-88 time frame. Before his bigger house off tulls creek, he had a small place next to the water near Currituck (i think) and he’d throw big parties that my parents would bring me to.
Fast forward 10 or so years to when I got a job with NOAA when I turned 18. Mike would get me to drive him all over VA & NC looking for bench marks. He would tell me every bit of civil war history, architecture and plantation history, building types, you name it. We had many many other adventures while working for NOAA. Trips to Florida, SC, and Louisiana were some of the best times of my life and I shared them with Mike Horn driving him wherever he requested. He’d do anything for me and I felt the same. He was considered family. I miss those days with Mike.
I still work for NOAA in the same office he retired from. He is still a legend as we talk about him in a positive way almost weekly. We always share stuff we learned from Mike with new folks and carry on his legacy. We reminisce about the good old days when Mike, Kyle, and Rick were with NOAA… it was all about the good times and that’s part of his legacy, is making work enjoyable, eating a fresh tuna sandwich for lunch when you can, and enjoying a cold beverage after a long day in the field.
I miss ole Mike Horn. Our thoughts are with the family, and Suzanne.