Robert Leroy Horning, age 86 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Onaway, MI on January 18, 1934 the son of Leroy Alfred and Josephine Myrtle (Davis) Horning. Bobs family moved to Barryton in 1941. He attended Barryton Rural Agricultural High School where he met Lora Alice Brisendine. Bob graduated in 1953 and on June 25, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Lora. Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years. He was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal. As a young man he worked at the Carnation Milk Company and later drove his own milk truck. Bob was a salesman for Combined Insurance, he worked for Remus Electric and worked 27 years at Ferris State University, retiring in 1996. Following his retirement, Bob was a dedicated and beloved employee of the Daggett Funeral Homes for nearly 20 years. Bob liked helping people, he was an EMT for the Mecosta County Ambulance Service for 17 years, he served on the Barryton and Fork Township Fire Department for 40 years, he was a react member for 10 years, served on the Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse for 22 years and attended the Church of God in Barryton. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Josephine. He is survived by and will be forever missed by his wife of over 65 years Lora; son, David (Pam) Horning; daughter, Cathy (Greg) Earle all of Barryton; his grandchildren, Robert, David, Crystalyn, Dillon and Polly; great-grandson, Andrew James; a sister Helen Perria of Caro and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2020 at East Fork Cemetery located east of Barryton, north off 20 Mile Road on 10th Avenue. The service will be officiated by Pastor John Mellish and the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. During the pandemic, the Governors orders concerning outside gathering guidelines will be observed with social distancing and wearing masks when needed. Memorial contributions in Bobs memory may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or condolence at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Graveside Service Monday, June 8, 2020 2:00 PM East Fork Cemetery Barryton,Michigan 49305 Visitation Monday, June 8, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Fork Cemetery Barryton,Michigan 49305