Obituary of Dennis Horner, Jr.

Dennis Horner, Jr. age 43 of Port Jervis, NY passed away at home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was born on December 18, 1978 in Goshen, NY and is the son of Dennis Horner, Sr. who survives. Dennis formerly worked as a manager at Rapid Rooter in Montrose, NY. He was a past officer for Neversink Fire Department Engine 1. Dennis was a coach for the PAYAL Football League and the team Marlins for T-Ball. He was an avid JETS fan. Dennis was a Section 9 All-American champion for the PJ Red Raiders and for PJ Wrestling. He was very proud of his son Bryce being a US Marine. Dennis loved hunting and was full of life, he never stopped fighting with his health battles and would never give up. Dennis lived for his family. He is survived by his wife Miranda L. Bensley Horner at home; one son: Bryce Horner USMC of Jacksonville, NC; two sisters: Kelly Storms and husband William of Huguenot, NY, Dawn Horner and fiancé Chad Horn of Milford, PA; one brother: Donald Horner and wife Rebecca of Liberty, NY; one sister-in-law: Jennifer Bensley and Kristin; beloved mother and father-in-law: Karen Dunning and Bill; Nieces and nephews: Austin Shauger, Christian, Hunter, Mason, and Liam Storms, Patrick Horner, Alexandria Horner, Andrea "Fran", Elisha, and Devon Grimm, Bane Bensley; several great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 3-5pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Funeral services will take place at 4:30pm with Rev. Hunter Storms officiating. Cremation will take place privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 .Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.knight-auchmoody.com