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Herbert Hortman Obituary

HORTMAN, Herbert Herbert Edward Hortman, 89, of Summerville, widower of Ruth Marie Hortman, died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Moncks Corner. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 o'clock at James A Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, 303 S. Main Street, Summerville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston FOUNDATION, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405. Herbert was born January 3, 1920 in Trenton, NJ, son of the late Jacob S. Hortman and Jessie Mae Hortman. He attended school in Trenton, NJ. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force as a transport pilot. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. He enjoyed doing handy work and working in his woodshop. He attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Carole Fairbanks of Birmingham, AL and Susan J. Mixon (Gerald C.) of Summerville, SC; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by his daughter Janice Correll of Charlotte, NC. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 10, 2009.

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Tom Atherton

January 4, 2020

Fond memories of a dear friend. I was Herbs co-pilot on my first trip into Viet Nam 1962.

Kay and Terry Johnston

January 16, 2009

Herb was so much fun to be around, his way of telling stories and that incredible sense of humor will be missed. He left us with some good memories and two chips off the old block in his daughters.

Linda Thompson

January 15, 2009

Herb was my special "boyfriend" and spoiled me with so many wonderful cards. We had been pen pals for a long time and I will miss these messages from him. I loved this wonderful man and the beautiful sparkle in his eyes. He will be missed by so many and I am one of those.

Dawn Hortman Shaw

January 11, 2009

I shall miss his bearhugs and our trips to Goodwill, Uncle Herb was just simply the best...a good man, loving father & uncle, and a blessing to all of us.

Family of Clark Correll

January 11, 2009

Pop Pop was one of the few people that retired when he retired. He traveled the world and had a deep passion for fishing. He and grandmom were true soulmates. The two had a huge circle of friends throughout the United States. His laughter and companionship will be missed by family and friends alike. In his last days he was at peace and ready to enter into eternal life. Goodbye Pop Pop you will be truely missed by us all.

Tom Atherton

January 11, 2009

As our comrades leave us one by one so many thoughts come to mind. Herb was one of the great guys, clever, always cheerful with a terrific sense of humor. He made us laugh a lot. We will miss you Herb.

Carolyn Malphrus

January 10, 2009

Herbert always had a smile on his face and laughter in his heart, he loved our Sunday School class parties and playing the games. He is in God's hands now but will always be loved at Cornerstone.

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