Bishop Jessie Lee Horn Sr.

BISHOP JESSIE LEE HORN, SR. was born in Jachin, Alabama on September 21, 1938 to Cleve L. Horn, Sr. and Eva Lee Evans Horn. Bishop Horn passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 two weeks short of his 73rd birthday with his family and close friends at his bedside. On November 19, 1955, Bishop was united in marriage with his childhood friend and sweetheart, Mary Ann Horn (Horn) and to this union was born six children. Bishop lived for his family and was an excellent provider. He often worked several jobs at one time to keep food on the table and pay bills. In the Fall of 1966, Bishop moved his entire family from Mobile, AL to Cleveland, OH for a new beginning and a better way of life. Of the many jobs he held, the highlights of his career was working at General Motors , then going on to own and operate a million dollar business (Mid West Transportation) all on a limited education. Additionally, he owned and operated a franchise of auto repair shops (All-Pro Muffler & Brakes in three N.E. Ohio locations). On Easter Sunday 1975, Bishop dedicated his life to Christ at the Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Jesse James. On this date, he was baptized in the name of Jesus and shortly thereafter, he received the gift of the Holy Ghost. He advanced rapidly through the ministry and received the call to the pastorate September 1985. As a result, the World Pentecostal Church (WPC) of the Apostolic Faith was born. As a pastor, Bishop developed many ministers and ministries, and ordained Elders that went on to become pastors/Evangelists and established their own churches under his leadership. After retiring in 1997, Bishop Horn's work continued through his youngest son, who went on to establish yet another work under his Bishopric; Kingdom Church Cleveland where he held the office of Bishop Emeritus. Bishop Horn was preceded in death by his parents (Cleve Sr. & Eva Lee), three brothers Willie Lee (Marybelle), Cleve Jr (Doris), Robert Ray (Annie), two sisters Ada and Dorothy Lee, and one deceased sister-in-law Eddie Louise Horn-Watson-Carter. He leaves to cherish his memory two aunts Adell Moyer and Willie Mae, five brother-in-laws and one sister-in-law: James Horne (Mae Francis - deceased) of Buffalo, NY, Henry Horne (Patricia) of Mobile, AL, George Robinson of Gulfport, MS, Aaron Robinson (Alice) of Mobile, AL, Don Robinson (Audrey) of Mobil, AL and Linda Faye Gully (Larry) of Moss Point, MS. Six children: Jessie Horn, Jr. (Debra), Felecia Horn-Williams, Gary Sr. (Cyntoria) of Oceanside, CA, Keitha Kitchen (Sherman), Tracy McClough (Larry Sr.), and Homer/Tiger (Shonta). Six adopted children: Michael Daniels (Debra), Melvin Scott (Linda), Veda Lynn McCrary (Dan), Norman Hughes, Sr. (Tracey), Leon Hughes, Rhonda Jenkins and Nickalena Sterling (Steve). Twenty grandchildren: Rufus Jr., Jessica, Rachael, Victor, Mary Ann, Sherman II, Equalla, Daniel, Shalamar Sr., Chermere, Micah, Gary Jr., Jasmine, Alontae, Jessie Horn III, Ashleigh, Ezekiel, Larry Jr., Shonte' and Amber. Twenty Seven great grandchildren. One great-great grandchild coming soon and a host of God children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH; WAKE 11 AM, HOME GOING CELEBRATION 11:30 AM AT Greater Strong Tower Apistolic Church, 2460 East 89th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 44104. Interment is private.