Date of Death: February 16, 2026
Service Details
His family will receive friends Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers, with Rev. Clint Cozier officiating. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Albert William “Bucky” Horsmon Jr., 71, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord, Jesus, on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 27, 1954 in Manor, PA, the son of Albert W. and Vivian (Lauffer) Horsmon Sr.
Bucky earned his bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and then a double master’s degree in naval architecture and mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.
While attending the University of Michigan, he made a special connection with classmate Christine “Chris” Vogel. The pair married in 1984 and built a life together.
As an active-duty member of the Coast Guard, Bucky served as an engineer on the icebreaker, USCGC Westwind, clearing ice around Greenland and the Great Lakes. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander. As a naval architect, Bucky designed internal structures for composite yachts, working with boat builders all over the world through his business, Horsmon & Associates. He mentored countless marine engineers. His work involved traveling to China, Japan, Australia, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and India.
He was a member and a Fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and a member of the Alumni Association of his Coast Guard Academy class.
Bucky was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville where he sang in the choir and served as a trustee.
Sweet, smart, capable, caring, and full of integrity, he always found satisfaction in doing a good deed. He enjoyed spending time and supporting his children and all their activities. He participated in many adventures as a Boy Scout leader for his son Nik and at horse shows across the country with his daughter Hannah. Bucky was an avid do-it-yourselfer. He prided himself on the many projects he and Chris accomplished, including building their own home, barns, and garages.
Bucky was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family so much. He was also a beloved friend who could make you feel at ease from the moment you met him.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Christine Horsmon; son, Nicholas “Nik” (Rachel) Horsmon; daughter, Hannah (Rylee) Rice; grandchildren, Eleanor Horsmon, Harrison Rice, and Barrett Rice; sister, Diana Trout; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Kimberly Horsmon.
Additional Information
Donations in Bucky’s name may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers/Centreville for the Benevolence Fund or to the Battleship Texas Foundation (battleshiptexas.org). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.
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