William G. Horney, Jr., 91, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. Mr. Horney was born on September 12, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Marion Glass Horney. Bill, as he was called by family and friends, grew up in small towns in New Jersey. He graduated from high school in Vineland and then attended college at Rutgers University for a year. He needed to work for a living for a while, so was employed in the office of a glass company in Vineland. Soon thereafter, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese and World War II was a reality for Americans. Bill decided to enlist in the Army Air Corps and was trained as a navigator for a bomber crew. His crew was sent to England to fly B-24 bombers in the 8th Air Force. They flew 33 missions over Germany and occupied Europe, completing their tour. After returning to the States he married his fiancée, Jane Trimnell. He then was assigned to air bases in the western states to train in B-29 bombers to fight the Japanese. Before he was assigned to duty in the Pacific, the war had ended. He decided to remain in the Air Corps as a career and did so through the Korean War. After 10 years of flying and some very difficult assignments, he found he was ready to leave the military and return to civilian life. Fortunately, he was able to get a job with the same company he had worked for before the war began. He was welcomed back by familiar employees, and after several transfers was sent to the headquarters of Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Toledo, OH. After 20 years in various positions in the company, he became Vice President, Director of Personnel. During this time he was attending college night classes for seven years, until he completed the courses for his bachelor's degree in business, and graduated from the University of Toledo. He took early retirement at 58 and he and Jane moved to Hilton Head, S.C.to a warmer climate and to play golf, which he really enjoyed. After 9 years there they decided to come to Pensacola to live at Azalea Trace. They were still living here when he became very ill and passed away. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and two infant children. Bill is survived by his wife, Jane; his daughter, Martha Curtis and son-in-law William of Foley, AL. Also his son, Michael Horney of Bluffton, SC., one grandson, Seth Curtis of Woodbury, MN and one granddaughter, Nicole Horney of Charleston, SC. also two great grandchildren, Paige and Levi Curtis. A Funeral Cortege will depart Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel at 10:30am Thursday, September 5, 2013 for a Graveside Service at 11:00am at Barrancas National Cemetery (Committal Shelter B). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 18 W. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501 or a charity of choice. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Willowbrook Court at Azalea Trace for their wonderful and kind care during a very difficult time.