William Walter Home Jr. was born October 18, 1934 in Townsend Montana to William and Alice Horne. Bill died June 6, 2022. He grew up in Helena, Montana, along with brothers Bob and Jerry, and sister Peggy. After High School, Bill joined the Army and served in Korea. After returning from the service he worked several jobs including a wheat ranch in Turner, Montana, driving bus from Helena to Billings, foreman on the Williams and Tavenner Ranch, D&L Auto parts store and most recently delivering freight from Deer Lodge to Helena. He married Jeannie and had sons Kim and Steven. He was proceded in death by his son Steven, wife Jeannie, parents Bill and Alice, brothers Bob and Jerry and best friend and Brother in Law Joe Stalnaker.
Bill loved everything rodeo, team roping, draft horse, cowboying and ranching.
Bill is survived by his son Kim (Michelle), granddaughters Keri (Chris), Becky(Tom), grandsons Cory (Bryanna), Kyle, and great-grandsons Landon (Makayla), Kale (Teddi), Trent, Cohen, and great granddaughters Kaitlyn (Will), Hadley and Rori. He is also survived by great-great- granddaughters Paislee, Maycee, and Presley and great-great- grandson Greyson.
Bill will be remembered for his amazing work ethic, and being a gentleman and a cowboy.
A private burial has been held by the family. There will be a celebration of Bill’s life organized privately by the family on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Deer Lodge Elks.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Bill.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Bill and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Saturday June 18, 2022
Deer Lodge Elks
230 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Saturday June 18, 2022
Deer Lodge Elks
230 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
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Dan Tolon says
I worked with Bill for years at DL Auto. He was a great guy and friend, will surely miss him
Dave Williamson says
Truly a fine gentleman. Hardly a day when he didn’t stop by to say hi or wave on his way by. Was my pleasure to help him keep his driveway clear when needed. Going to miss our curb-side chats. Prayers for the family.
Pete Beck says
Bill was a helluva good man!! Kim- thinking about all the memories.
Jill McIntosh says
Such a very nice man…our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Bill & Jill McIntosh
Cheryl says
Bill was a great guy. Always so friendly, always had a smile and never too busy for a chat. He will be fondly remembered! RIP, Bill!
Kirk and Cheryl Sandquist
Stephanie Hughs Tusch says
A gentleman through and through. He gave the best hugs. My condolences to the family ❤️
Laurel Lee Curran says
Bill was a great nan and a good friend. He will be missed !
Jann Beck says
One of my favorite people. Such a good man.
Chris Ford says
Such a staple of Deer Lodge. The world was a better place because of him. My sincere condolences to the family.
Larry Hart says
My prayers and sincerest sympathies to the Horne family Bill was a sincere friend Larry
Frank Walsh says
I delivered UPS to Bill for years in Anaconda and I was so glad I got to know him. He was always a gentleman and a pleasure to be around. So sorry for your loss. Enjoy the big rodeo in the sky!
Your friend, Frank
Sandy Kratzer Berg says
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I echo all the thoughts above; he truly was a genuine person that I always enjoyed being around. Wonderful memories from high school rides to and from school, Kim. When the Mustang wouldn’t go, your dad always rescued us. Oh for a rewind button. Will be keeping you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lee Collins says
I will sure miss running into Bill from time to time. Last time was not that long ago at the Avon Cafe. His memory was still as sharp as a tack and I was surprised that he still remembered me. I knew Bill when he was working for D&L Auto and I worked at Dee’s. God must have needed a hand with the big ranch in the sky. He got the best with Bill.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Charlie and Sandy Johnson says
Dear Kim, Michelle and family: Kim, we thought your Dad was one of the best fellows ever! We are thinking of you and Michelle and hoping that years of good memories bring you peace.
Karen Horne says
Kim, I know that Dad (Ray) always enjoyed his visits with your dad. I’m so sorry to hear of this.
PAT DUNNE says
I WORKED NEXTDOOR TO BILL AT DUNNE COMMUNICATIONS I LOVED BILL WE WOULD VISIT BACK OND FORTH HE WAS A KIND WONDERFULL PERSON A VERY GOOD MAN I WILL MISS HIM he always poked his head in the door of our shop to say hello he was a wonderfull man— PATDUNNE