David Leon Horonetz

David Leon Horonetz, "Poppy", 61, of 1481 Dewitt Smith Road, Pittsboro, died July 16, 2008 at his home. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Meroney Uneed Methodist Church, Bear Creek, NC with Pastor Jim Whittaker and Pastor Phil Hulgin presiding. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the church cemetery. He was a native of Akron, OH, and a member of Meroney Uneed Methodist Church. Dave served in the US Army, and was employed by Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. Dave, "Poppy", will always be remembered and adored by his family and friends as a loving husband, extraordinary dad, someone who could fix anything, always willing to lend a helping hand, and always having time for his grandchildren. He was preceded ineeath by his brother Eddie Horonetz of Akron, OH. Surviving are his wife, Sheila K. Horonetz of the home; daughter Karla H. Maness and husband Chris of Bennett; son, Mark Horonetz of Pittsboro; daughter Heather Osburn and husband Garry of Pittsboro; brothers Kenneth Horonetz and wife Aleeta, Roger Horonetz and wife Ann, and Gilbert Horonetz and wife Claudia; and 8 grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Griffin Funeral Service, 396 West St. Pittsboro, NC 27312; and at other times at the Horonetz residence. Online condolences to: www.griffinfuneral.com, Select Obituaries. Arrangements are under the care of Griffin Funeral Service, Pittsboro, NC.