Hornsby, Kyle C. 1954-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Kyle “Kip” Cameron Hornsby, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Trenton, Missouri, son of the late Ruth and Ralph Hornsby.

He graduated from Winston High School and went on to work and retire from BNSF Railroad as an engineer. Kip was an avid collector of guns and knives, enjoyed hunting, and watching sports. Above all, he cherished time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the St. Joe Gun Club, the International Society of Arboriculture, and enjoyed attending the Retired Railroad Workers Breakfasts on occasion.

Kip was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Kim Hornsby.

Survivors include daughter, Audrey Hornsby; and grandchildren, Trey, Abby, Luke, Emmi, Oliver and Wyatt, of St. Joseph; step-son, Nick (Jessi) Taul; step-son, Zach (Theresa) Taul; brother, Lonnie Hornsby, of Cameron, Missouri; sister, Creeth Hawks, of Shelbina, Missouri; and numerous other family members.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Rupp Funeral Home. Mr. Hornsby has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Donor’s Choice in Kip Hornsby’s name. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.