Dr. Charles S. Horn III, Rehoboth founders’ descendant

Dr. Charles S. Horn III, 84, passed away at his home Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

He was born in 1933 in Rehoboth, the son of the late Charles S. Horn Jr. and Allassie Blackwood Horn, family of the early founders of Rehoboth Beach.

His grandfather, Charles S. Horn Sr., moved to Rehoboth Beach in the 1880s. He was a prominent businessman and proprietor of Horn's Pavilion and the pier, which extended into the ocean at the end of Rehoboth Avenue.

Dr. Horn graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1952, University of Delaware in 1957, and Temple University Dental School in 1961. After serving the U.S. Army in the 2nd armored division at Ft. Knox, Ky., he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. He then began a 47-year dental practice on Concord Pike in Wilmington.

He was the first Eagle Scout of Rehoboth Troop 85, a lifeguard at Rehoboth Beach in the 1950s, past commander of American Legion Post 21, member of Delaware Field & Stream Club, American Dental Association, Delaware State Dental Society, N.R.A., Brandywine Coin Club, 62-year Mason and member of Jefferson and Granite-Corinthian Lodges, York Rite & Shriner at DE Consistory.

He may be locally remembered as an avid gardener, fly fisherman, harmonica player, history buff, certified archery instructor and voluntary sous chef for prominent cooking schools and prestigious chefs.

Dr. Horn is survived by wife of 56 years, Barbara Packard Horn; children; Charles S. Horn IV (Nanci), David P. Horn (Tracy) and Laura H. Dember (Gregory); grandchildren, Justin, Machalyn and Jordan; and his brother, Hon. James G. Horn (Joan).

Friends and family may call at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Wednesday Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. There will be an additional viewing at 9 to10 a.m. prior to the funeral services at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7. A private family burial will be held at All Saints' Cemetery in Harbeson.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Doreen and Anna of the BAYADA Home Health Care and Hospice Services.

If you would like to honor Dr. Horn with a memorial contribution, the family suggests contributions to the Delmarva Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 100 W. 10th St., #915 Wilmington, DE 19810, or www.Delmarvacouncil.org., or Rides for Vets Inc., 1606 Penn. Ave., Wilmington DE 19806 or www.Ridesforvetsde.org.

For online condolences please visit www.Chandlerfuneralhome.com.