William Edward Horsley Jr.
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Published 7:55 pm Monday, June 23, 2025
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William Edward Horsley, Jr., 80, died on June 19, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. Ed was born in Nansemond County, Virginia, on July 2, 1944, and graduated from Chuckatuck High School, where he was senior class president. A proud Hokie, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Virginia Polytechnic and State University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Horsley, Sr., and Olive Hingerty Horsley of Suffolk, Virginia, and by two infant sisters.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jacqueline D. Horsley; his children, William Edward (Billy) Horsley, III (Sonya) of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, J. Suzanne Horsley of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, (the late Joseph Herron) and Angela Hurt (Todd) of Athens. He had six grandchildren (Will, Jacob, and Darden Horsley; Harper and Lydia Rowell; and Connor Hurt, as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald H. Horsley (Diane) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Barry C. Horsley (Cindy) of Monet, Missouri.
His family encourages all to consider giving the gift of life through blood and organ donation.
The family is planning a graveside service in Suffolk at a later date.
