Rev. John Hornback

July 29, 1931 - January 4, 2021

Rev. John Ruphert Hornback, 89, of Radcliff, went to be with God on January 4th, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin. He was not only a preacher of the gospel for 62 years, John was a devoted family man. He and his wife just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. He grew up in Upton, KY and worked for Brown and Williamson for 31 years. He was called by God to preach when he was 27 years old and his life spoke for itself. He pastored many churches during his ministry and was currently pastor of Wesley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Hodgenville. He is preceded in death by two daughters, Deborah Kay and Denise Elaine; two brothers, Houston and Ophus Hornback; nine sisters, Marlowe Carmichael, Elsie Wooden, Melva Watson, Zelpha Lewis, Earlene Auberry, Iona Riggs Robertson, Emogene Watson, Ruth Hornback and Maeoma Jenkins; two great-grandchildren, Trenton and 'Bubbles' Hornback; and his parents, Rev. Johnny and Mollie Hornback. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Iva Dean; two sons, Gary (Betty) of Louisville and Rodney (Aileen) of Elizabethtown, two daughters Cheryl (Paul) Peacock of Elizabethtown and Renee Johnson (Mike) of Louisville; nine grandchildren Wayne, Matthew, Julie, Michelle, Joshua, Brandon, Brittany, Justin and Ryan; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday January 11, 2021 1:00 p.m. at Manakee Funeral Home of Elizabethtown with Bro. Terry Priddy and Bro. Stephen Hensley officiating. Burial will be held at the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or Monday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm.. at the Manakee Funeral Home of Elizabethtown. Because of COVID-19, the family asks every visitor wear a face mask or face cover and practice social distancing. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com.