Frank Gather Horn, 87 SEAFORD - Frank Gather Horn, 87, of Seaford, passed away on May 8, 2010, surrounded by his family. The youngest of 10 children, Frank was born in Greeneville, Tenn., to the late Asbury and Polly Jane Horn on Oct. 5, 1922. At the age of 8, Frank moved to Delaware. Frank enlisted in the Army in 1940 and was assigned to the 64th Coastal Artillery and sent to Fort Shafter located in Hawaii. Frank was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, the day Japan launched a massive air attack there. After the beginning of World War II Frank was sent to the Pacific from 1942-43 then to Europe from 1944- 45. Working in the motor pool, Frank helped ready American forces for the invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, forever referred to as "D-Day." On Oct. 19, 1946, Frank married Martha Jane White. Frank is survived by his loving wife and two children. A daughter, Maryrose Dubinski and her husband Donald of Laurel, and a son Frank "Buddy" Horn Jr. and his wife Valerie of Seaford. Frank had three grandsons, Frank and wife Alison, Patrick, and Jacob Dubinski and one granddaugther, Emily McPherson. Frank had several nieces, nephews and cousins with a special niece being Jeannie Potter (who he lovingly called "his girl") and husband Ellis of Seaford. Frank owned and operated Horn Electric for 20 years. After which, he owned and operated Horn's Mobile Village in Laurel. He then was a partner in Electrical Maintenance and Construction with Harry Mitchell of Seaford, and the late Larry Nichols of Cambridge, Md. Frank and his family traveled all over the United States via Winnebago which was a true enjoyment for him. During his life, Frank was seldom without a dog. Even at the time of his death Frank enjoyed the companionship of two dogs, Hunny and Charlie. A proud moment in Frank's life was being apart of a book written by James Diehl entitled "World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware." Where his biography regarding the war was published. He especially enjoyed "beating Vickie at checkers" every week. Vickie was a special and caring friend of Frank's with whom he enjoyed her company. Frank will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Cranston Funeral home in Seaford, at 2 p.m., where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Followed by interment at the Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception following the services at the home of his son, "Buddy." In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be sent to Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association, Alzheimer's Respite, 211 South Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934.