Louis Hornback, Jr.

“I have fought a good fight; I have finished the course. I have kept the faith!” Louis A. Hornback, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2021, after a short illness. Louis was born on March 14, 1953, to the late Louis A. Hornback Sr. and Juanita Hornback in Princess Anne County, VA. He was the older of two siblings. Louis graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1971. He was one of the first African Americans to integrate Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va. Through his tireless and dedicated work, he was inducted as member of the National Honor Society, Scholastic Team, Debate Team and voted most likely to succeed. After his graduation, Louis attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for a few years before joining the US Navy in 1975. Louis worked as a Nuclear Engineer while in the Navy and spent years on the USS Enterprise and the USS Samuel Gompers exploring the world. Following the Navy, Louis was employed at Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant and was a loyal employee for over 26 years. After retirement Louis returned to work for PG&E Humboldt Bay from 2009-2014. Louis was a God-fearing man with Christ at the center of his life. His family joined Sunrise Mountain Baptist Church, now The Way Fellowship Church, in Peoria, AZ, back in 1992. There, Louis was ordained as a Deacon and served as a beloved Sunday School Teacher. Over the years, Louis took on several additional roles in service to the Lord, his church, and his community. While in the Navy, Louis traveled to Fiji where he met Laura and in 1984, on Valentine’s Day in a small court ceremony, he married his soulmate. Louis and Laura were married for 40 years and from this union they were blessed with 6 children. Louis was a fun loving father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Louis spoke softly and made his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel special. One of his childhood hobbies was building model airplanes which he shared with his children. Louis loved working with the elderly and making sure they had the proper care. He was a kind gentle hearted man, with a humble spirit and a loving man of God. When he laughed, the world seemed to light up with joy and when he talked his hands seemed to form words and speak with him. If you knew Louis, you knew he was a die-hard Arizona Cardinals fan and season ticket holder since 1993 even following his team to London to watch them play the L.A. Rams. Louis enjoyed life to the fullest and was always ready for a new adventure. He loved to travel the world with Laura and enjoyed spending time with his Fijian and Virginia family. Louis will be especially remembered for his endless devotion to God, his children, wife, and family. Louis was predeceased in death by his father, Louis A. Hornback Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Laura Hornback, 4 daughters, Irene Legarda (Beto) Janice Snodgrass (Mitchell) Talei and Tiffany Hornback, 2 sons; Rodney and Robert Hornback, his mother Juanita Hornback McAllister (David) his sister Anita Holley (Michael), niece Michelle (James), nephews Michael (Laurie) and Mondre; 13 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren and a host of Aunts, cousins, and Fijian family.