Wilbur Kenneth Hornbeck was born September 20, 1917, in Prairie Home, MO to James Clarence Hornbeck and Meta Kaempfer Hornbeck. He spent the first 60 years of his life in both Kansas City and Prairie Home. He was actively involved in the activities of New Haven Baptist Church in Kansas City and First Baptist Church of Prairie Home.
After the death of his parents he moved to Sardis, Mississippi to be close to his brother Gordon. He truly enjoyed his time there and had many friends at First Baptist Church of Sardis. He remained in Sardis after the death of his brother.
Early in 2007 his health was declining and he moved to Springfield to be close to a niece. He nevr felt well enough to become involved in church or community activities there, but he did enjoy several friends at Jenny Lind Apartments.
In July 2009 his health had declined sufficiently that he had to move to a nursing home.
He is survived by 2 nieces, Donna Hornbeck Howell and Nancy Hornbeck Rogers and their families.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Greenlawn South Funeral Home.
There will not be a formal visitation.