24.02.1950 – 19.07.2026
Alan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Deeply loved husband of Joy for 53 years.
Treasured father of Rebecca (dec); Peter and Julie; Rachel and Vijay; Naomi and Vuti; Sarah and Warwick; Andrew and Alice; Anna and Duncan; David and Lauren.
Loved Pop to his many grandchildren.
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2 vs 14 NIV
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the late Mr Alan Horne, will be held at the Ulverstone Baptist Church, 60 Alexandra Rd, on WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2026, commencing at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory can be made to New Mornings, online or at the service www.newmornings.org.au We invite you to view the service via live stream, please follow the link below. A private interment will precede this service.
Joy and family my heartfelt condolences on Alan’s passing from the Marshall family Esther Joshua and Jesse. Many fond memories the greatest being that Pam and I were Alan’s first couple he married. My thoughts and love to you all Joe Marshall
As one who went to Bible College from the Ungarra Church of Christ at around the same time (though different colleges), and only caught up a couple of times since then, my link with Alan was very special.
Alan had a huge part in my life especially when I first came to know the Saviour and in my early years as a christian. Over the years, even many many years later, Alan was always seeking to be an encouragement and blessing whenever and however he could!
With tears, I (Prem) still remember my visit to Tasmania. As I was leaving at the airport, Brother Alan embraced me with tears in his eyes and said, "Brother Prem, if God is willing, we will meet again here on earth. Otherwise, we will meet in Heaven, until then, let us faithfully accomplish His Great Commission by preaching the Gospel throughout the world." Those words have remained in my heart ever since. In that embrace, I experienced his fatherly love and his burning passion for the Gospel.
It is with love and prayers that I reflect on my dear friend Alan Ritchie Horne. Alan was a faithful, godly man and his life was dedicated to serving his Lord and Saviour. Alan served as minister at the church in Ulverstone for almost 50 years, preaching the gospel, and never compromising on his faith. He also evangelised overseas and had a special link to the WEM ministries in India and Papua New Guinea. Alan‘s last mission overseas was to PNG in 2018, when many sons were won for God’s glory and a new church was planted. His dedicated, pioneering work for Christian education resulted in the successful ongoing function of three Christian schools. Alan will also be remembered as a faithful husband to Joy, and a precious father and grandfather to his family. ‘Well done thou good and faithful servant’.
On behalf of Christian Education Ministries and ACC Tasmania, I offer heartfelt condolences on the passing of Alan. He was a giant of a man; humble, faithful, hard working, passionate and determined. Without his vision and fervour the many students and staff of what was Seabrook Christian School and now ACC Tasmania (Burnie, Hobart and Launceston) would not have been impacted. We are grateful for the legacy Alan has left for future generations and pray that our nation will flourish through the Chrisitan education that Alan assisted in pioneering. (Alan's life) Psalm 52:8-9 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good. Vale Alan Horne!
It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of Bro. Alan. tearfully, we could not able to accept his passing. I have known him since my childhood. He was more than a mentor—he was a dear friend, a constant supporter, a loving and kind-hearted servant.