My sympathies and condolences to Mr. Horkey's family. He will never be forgotten as he touched so many of us in his classroom through the years. It's been 20+ years, but even my children have heard of my phenomenal high school biology teacher - he affected my viewpoints that much. Rest easy, you've done well.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Horkey family. I had Mr. Horkey my senior year for Anatomy. He was definitley one of a kind and left a lasting impression on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. Rest in peace Mr. Horkey!

Al Horky was the real deal! We are all better for having known him and had him our lives. Jan you have set an awesome example of being true to the end. You are loved.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. although we'd only met him a few times, we know what a special place he held for all of you and most especially you David. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Please extend our sympathy to your family. Love, Aunt Barbie and Uncle Tony

Mr. Horkey could always put a smile on your face....he will be sadly missed. May memories comfort you in these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

My deepest sympathy to you "momma Jan" Debbie, David and all of your families. Your Dad will be missed by many and always remembered fondly. If you need anything don't hesistate to call. Love Diane & family

We are sad to hear of Al's passing but we are happy to know he has gone to be with our Lord. We will keep you and the family in our prayers God Bless. Wayne and Carol Whitaker

The time i spent in Mr. Horkey's class are the most memorable of all my time in school. Besides a great teacher he was a great all around guy, and taught me alot more then just science. Thank you. You will be missed

Dear Jan, Deb, and Dave (and rest of family), These past three years have certainly been a challenge, one you accepted and gave your best shot. Al's presence in your lives was a wonderful gift. Let's hope that his spirit is truly 'flying free'!

My condolences go out to the Horkey Family, I don't have to tell you how wonderful a man he was. I have so many fond memories of Mr. Horkey that still make me laugh to this day. He will be greatly missed!

Al will always have a special place in my thoughts and heart, he was fun, had a great sense of humour, and he will be missed. He made me feel good when I was 16 and so far away from home. Condolences from my parents too, who also enjoyed so much meeting him. We all hope you are well and getting through this as a close family as you have always been. We are with you.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one, Mr. Horkey; he was a great teacher. My thoughts & prayers are with you. ~Pamela Eaton

Great lives are lived by ordinary men who do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Certainly Albert Horkey lived an extraordinary life. He is an inspiration to all.

My thoughts are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Mr. Horkey always made me smile, he will be missed dearly.

Mr. Horkey will be sorely missed throughout the community. I never had the pleasure of having him as a teacher, but his family was great part of my childhood. His loving, caring ways and dry sense of humor will live on. He was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. God Bless!!

jan and family send you our prayers and deepest sympathy, Al has had a rough road to follow the past few years but now he get to rest.

Sorry for your loss and I tried to get out there but was unable too. My prayers and thoughts are with you all and be encouraged that he is finally home and we will see him again someday GOD's joy and Blessings to you all

Deepest condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Horkey. A legend in his own right remembered by many.

Ciao Al.... You will be always in my heart..... Andrea

You were an awesome hostfather. Your wit and humor always made me happy. I'll never forget. I love you, Dad.

My sincerest condolences to the Horkey family. He was a good teacher and mentor. His devotion to teaching will have an impact for many years.

Mr Horkey was one of my favorite teachers at Whitman Hanson. My memories of his biology class are so vivid--he was a lot of fun and a great teacher. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Mr. Horkey, there's a name I like to remember, my sincere condolences to the family, he was a great teacher!

Our sincere sympathy to your family. You always remembered the Fire Dept. with goodies on Holidays and shared your knowledge with our son Peter.You will be missed and always remembered. God Bless

Horkey( as we knew him for so many years ) was a great friend, whom we came to know & love over the years. We looked foward to his coming each fall for deer season and enjoyed attending the annual deer hunters supper together. I have no doubt that my Dad & Al are reminicsing about their hunts together and other good times we all had. No doubt, Al made the world a better place as evidenced by the tributes paid to him by old friends and former students. We shall all miss him.

I couldn't have asked for a better or more patient, for that matter, teacher, than Mr. Horkey. Although, I haven't had contact with you in a long time, you've always been a person that I remember with fondness. Mr. Horkey, you were able to use humor to get a point across to a stubborn student and for that and many more small things, I thank you and know that you are in a special part of heaven. Thanks again. To your family my deepest sympathies and prayers.

RIP Mr. Horkey! You'll be forever missed .

Mr. Horkey was not only a great teacher, but an awesome guy! He will be missed!

Mr. Horkey holds a special place in our hearts as one of our all-time favorite teachers. We send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for your family.

Mr. Horkey holds a special place in our hearts as one of our all-time favorite teachers. We send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for your family.

So sorry to hear about your loss.. Mr Horkey was my favorite science teacherback in the 80's! He made science fun(which is hard to do when you dont like it)

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Horkey family. He will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP Mr. Horkey, you can have it your way now!

I can't express enough to all of you how sorry I am for you on the loss of Mr. H. He was a great inspiration to me in my life and truly one in a million. I will miss his smile and laugh, great nature and enormous unselfish heart. And of course his flannel shirt and red suspenders! Mrs. Horkey, Debbie & Dave please know you are in my prayers and may God grant you the strength to get through this and keep smiling in your memories as tough as it will be...he was the best!

My sympathies to the family, I remember you and your wife from when I belonged to the Baptist Church in Whitman.

Mr. Horkey was one of my favorite teachers and a HUGE mentor of mine. He encouraged, inspired, and supported me to go into the medical field and I wouldnt be where I am today without his support. I have such fond memories of our conversation even throughout my college years. You will be missed and definitely wear your best suspenders. Heaven got a very special gift!!

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Horkey was one of the best teachers I ever had, bar none. He will never be forgotten by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Simply, thank you Mr. Horkey for being a wonderful teacher. I send my heartfelt sympathies to your family.

My prayers are with your family, you will be missed!!

rest easy, Mr Horkey!

Dear Jan, Debbie, and David, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. We have enjoyed many happy hours in Waterville and at the camp with Al. He was always thoughtful and kind and had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed being in the mountains and we will always remember those wonderful times. Love, David & Cindy Mann Alyssa, Davy, Kimberly, and Christopher

Mr. Horkey was a wonderful teacher. It was always an andventure when taking one of his classes. He was a great listener too. You helped me through some very tough times. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Horkey Family.

Unfortunately I never had Mr. Horkey as a science teacher but I did have him for homeroom. Thank you for being the first teacher to welcome me to high school Mr. Horkey. You will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mr. Horkey you have had a significant impact and the lives of many. You were a great teacher and will be sadly missed.

I am another student of years ago who loved Mr Horkey and the classes he taught.I too went on to a medical profession, he was a great teacher! I am sorry to hear of his passing,my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Al was an awesome friend who would go out of his way to be of service to just about anyone. Clearly, he practiced what he preached as a Christian, not simply talked the talk. He helped us out on more than one occasion. He will be missed but is in a far better place than any of us are now. May God comfort you, Jan, on this great loss.

RIP Mr Horkey! Biology will neverbe the same without you.

Wear your best suspenders, Al. You want to look extra good among God's special people.

I want to pass my condolences on to Mr. Horkey's family. I had Mr. Horkey as my homeroom teacher freshmen year and for all of my biology classes. He was brilliant,funny and certainly no one would argue that he was interesting as well.

You will be missed and my thought and prayers are with your family. I'll never forget you as one of the best teachers at W-H.

Im so sorry for your loss. Mr, Horkey was a awesome teacher. He will be miss.