William "Bill" C. Horn, 88, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born December 22, 1935 in Alton, he was the son of Charles and Florence (Howard) Horn Sr. Mr. Horn served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey and a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a 1953 graduate of Marquette Catholic High School and attended Lewis and Clark Community College and SIUE. He was a man of strong faith and was devoted to his family and country. He retired as an engineer for A T & T. Following his retirement, he was a communications trainer across the country. On August 20, 1960 he married the former Betty Jean Clement, daughter of the late Ross and Adele Clement, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Alton. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Ann Brooks (Dan) of Ave Maria, FL, and Suzanne M. Palmieri of Godfrey, IL, five grandchildren, Michael Brooks of Memphis, TN, Christopher Brooks (Melissa) of Cordova, TN, Jennifer Brooks of Naples, FL, Jimmy Palmieri of Corona, CA, and Vinny Palmieri of Overland Park, KS. He is also survived by a sister, Cathy Coffman (Rich) of Alton, IL, and four sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Horn, Mary Horn, Susan (Jim) Bulla and Helen Clement. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deanne E. Horn, a sister, Ellen Wiley, and three brothers, Dr. Charles Horn Jr., John T. Horn and Richard H. Horn. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Father Steven Janoski will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey with full military honors. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com