Charles F. Hortz Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles F. Hortz Jr. of Griffin, Georgia, born in Camden, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles left this world on December 7, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Frederick Hortz, Sr. and Charlotte Anne Hortz; his wife Jo Dee Sims Hortz; and his brother-in-law Dennis Kinard. He is survived by: his children, Jennifer Dee Ison Kenney and Thomas Jerry Ison, Jr. (Heather); his grandchildren, Kathryn Kenney Doss (Paul), Byron Keith Kenney (Madison) and Layla Grace Ison; his great grandchildren, Cora Elizabeth Doss, Ann Kathryn Doss and Isley Rae Kenney; his siblings, Sue Anne Kinard and Joseph John Hortz; his niece Katie Kinard; his nephews, J. D. Kinard and Matthew Kinard; Alexis Kinard.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home (1891 W McIntosh Rd, Griffin, GA 30223). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home (1891 W McIntosh Rd, Griffin, GA 30223).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Highland Methodist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
